Monte Tubenna (Napoli – Neapel)

Monte Tubenna is a southwest-facing thermal launch at 651 m above Naples, sitting between the sea and the mountains, and rated medium difficulty — a good spot for pilots working on their first serious thermal flying. High-voltage cables cross the area near the site, so it's worth keeping that firmly in mind on any low pass. Wind from the north, northwest, northeast or east is a firm no-fly here; the usable window runs from southeast through west. Landing is at a medium-low-difficulty field next to the SA-RC motorway, near the Pontecagnano service area. To reach take-off, leave the SA-RC motorway (A30) at the San Mango Piemonte exit, then head toward Castiglione del Genovesi. Pilots on-site commonly use LPD channel 9 for radio contact with each other.

Launch & conditions

Southwest-facing, rated medium difficulty — a good site for pilots starting to work with real thermals. High-voltage cables cross the area near the launch; keep clear on any low pass.

Getting there & local rules

Leave the SA-RC motorway (A30) at the San Mango Piemonte exit, heading toward Castiglione del Genovesi. Landing is next to the motorway near the Pontecagnano service area, rated medium-low difficulty.

Local rules & hazards

Wind from the north, northwest, northeast or east is a no-fly here; the usable window runs from southeast through west.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Monte Tubenna (Napoli – Neapel), read the wind and thermals for the site itself, confirm the day's rules with the local club, and remember the standing rule — when in doubt, don't launch. In the free OutDare app you can open Monte Tubenna (Napoli – Neapel) with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.