Micesti

Overview

Micesti is a flying site in Romania with a recorded launch elevation of 440 m. It works best in north-easterly winds, and can also work in northerly and easterly winds. Pilots fly it for 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 Micesti; 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.

• Alba Iulia5 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb
• Sebeș16 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb
• Teiuș16 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Coronation Cathedral, Alba IuliaCulture · 4.9 km awayRomanian Orthodox cathedral in Romania
• St. Michael's Cathedral, Alba IuliaCulture · 4.9 km awayChurch and episcopal seat in Alba Iulia, Romania
• Alba Iulia FortressCulture · 5 km awayHistoric fortress in Alba Iulia, Romania
• Apulum (conurbation)Culture · 5 km awayHistoric site in Alba Iulia, Romania
• Apulum (castra)Culture · 6.7 km awayAncient Roman legionary fort in Dacia, modern Romania

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

• Releul de la Inuri8 km SW · Faces E, SE, SW, WWorks in other winds
• Dune de HapriÃ9 km E · Faces SE–SWWorks in other winds
• Piatra Craivi12 km N · Faces E–SEWorks in other winds
• Galda12 km NE · Faces all directionsWorks in other winds
• Rapa Rosie14 km S · Faces SW–WWorks in other winds
• Balomir24 km SW · Faces NE, E, SE, SW, W, NWWorks in other winds
• Rimetea39 km N · Faces SEWorks in other winds
• Rimetea 'La Brad'39 km N · Faces E–SEWorks in other winds

Pilot notes