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Japetic

South-facing ridge site · 801 m takeoff · 608 m height gain

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Overview

Japetic is a flatland site in Croatia with a recorded launch elevation of 801 m. It works best in southerly winds, and can also work in south-easterly and south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

  • be sure to contact the site operator before takeoff (number on the table) weather station data available at: http://www.parafreek.hr/meteojap.php Source: ParaglidingEarth

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

Flyable days for Japetic are on the way. We are scoring ten years of weather for every site, month by month, against this site, its region and the sites around it.

Local weather notes

  • avoid the east wind - although it may seem flyable, there is a strong possibility of turbulences Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Nearest airports

  • ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport36 km
  • MBX Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport82 km
  • RJK Rijeka Airport99 km

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Japetic; 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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Takeoff, landing, rules, the hour by hour forecast and live wind are in the site details on the map.

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Sources

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

Read the paragliding weather guide