Planning information for Alpe di Storo (Idro Lake)
Alpine flying overview
Alpe di Storo (Idro Lake) is a paragliding launch in the Italian Alps. Its recorded elevation is 1,514 m and its mapped launch aspects are S, SW. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.
About this flying site
Empty
Take-off
also used by model airplanes.
PGs fly normally before 1100 or after 1600.
Local weather notes
WIND!!! often as early as 1100, the wind 'kicks' in and becomes too strong for flying -ideal for windsurfers/ kiters ;-)
Met Infos:
- wind at launch: https://www.trentinoadventures.it/en/129-weather-stations/148-weather-station-in-alpo-paragliding-take-off-point.html
- wind at LZ: https://www.trentinoadventures.it/stazioni-meteo/91-stazione-meteo-in-localita-idroland-punto-di-atterraggio-parapendio.html
- webcam at LZ: https://www.trentinoadventures.it/webcam/40-webcam-lago-d-idro.html
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.