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Kofinas Amfissas

E to S facing ridge site · 326 m takeoff · 169 m height gain

Overview

Kofinas Amfissas is a flatland site in Greece with a recorded launch elevation of 326 m. It works best in easterly, south-easterly and southerly winds, and can also work in south-westerly and westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

  • Easy site as long as you keep an eye on cables. Normally ridge soaring, sea breeze comes in quite predictably when sunny. Sometimes, when thermic, it is possible to climb high, join the mountains behind or across the valley and go XC. Source: ParaglidingEarth

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

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Local weather notes

Getting there

Nearest airports

  • VOL Nea Anchialos National Airport84 km
  • GPA Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport94 km
  • JSI Skiathos Island National Airport120 km

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Kofinas Amfissas; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

Flying nearby

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Pilot notes

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Flying Kofinas Amfissas?

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Open site details

Sources

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.