Stratiotis

Overview

Stratiotis is a flatland site in Greece with a recorded launch elevation of 1,786 m. It works best in southerly and south-westerly winds, and can also work in south-easterly and westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Stratiotis; 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.

• Edessa20 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb
• Aridaia21 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Amyndeo26 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Stratiotis.

• KajmakčalanOutdoors · 6.9 km awayMountain in Greece and North Macedonia
• St. Peter's Church (Kajmakčalan)Culture · 7 km awayEastern Orthodox church in North Macedonia

From Wikipedia, text and photos under their own licences on each article.

• Kerasies4 km W · Faces SE–SW
• Ag. Athanasios8 km SW · Faces NE–SEWorks in other winds
• 'West' Arnissas13 km S · Faces SW–NWWorks in other winds
• Golgothas, Arnissa Keraies14 km S · Faces NE–SEWorks in other winds
• Agras14 km SE · Faces SW–NWWorks in other winds
• Kontogialos - Peraia15 km S · Faces SW–NWWorks in other winds
• Agios SIV17 km SW · Faces NE–SWWorks in other winds
• Edessa20 km SE · Faces SE

Pilot notes