Danilovgrad
Main location — flights over the Zeta River and surrounding hills. Ideal for the first flight.
Flights over Danilovgrad: The perfect start to your sky adventure
Danilovgrad is the most versatile and reliable hot air balloon launch site in Montenegro. Located in the picturesque valley of the Zeta River, this spot offers an ideal mix of comfort, safety, and breathtaking views of the Bjelopavlići plain and surrounding mountain ranges.
Why choose Danilovgrad?
Optimal logistics: Just 20 minutes from Podgorica and you’re at the launch site.
Reliable weather: This location boasts the most favorable flying conditions. You can enjoy great ballooning weather year-round, even in winter months.
Flight flexibility: The local terrain allows for safe flights in any wind direction.
What to expect?
You’ll float smoothly above the winding ribbon of the Zeta River, traditional Montenegrin estates, and green hills. Thanks to stable air currents, flights in Danilovgrad are exceptionally smooth and comfortable.
Recommendation: This is the best choice for your first balloon flight, family outings, and for those who want a guaranteed takeoff without waiting for a rare perfect weather window.
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Forecast & Flight Days
| Fri11/6 | Sat11/7 | Sun11/8 | Mon11/9 | Tue11/10 | Wed11/11 | Thu11/12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flyability | ✓ flyable | ✓ flyable | ✓ flyable | ✕ not flyable | ✓ flyable | ✕ not flyable | ✕ not flyable |
| Surface wind, m/s (max) | 0.8 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| Gusts, m/s | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.0 |
| Wind direction | 95° | 62° | 120° | 105° | 132° | 86° | 119° |
| Temperature, °C | +15° | +15° | +16° | +13° | +15° | +14° | +17° |
| Cloud cover (total / low), % | 6% / 0% | 100% / 0% | 14% / 5% | 100% / 100% | 100% / 5% | 100% / 100% | 100% / 100% |
| Precipitation, mm (prob., %) | 0.0 (0%) | 0.0 (0%) | 0.0 (10%) | 1.2 (71%) | 0.0 (29%) | 0.8 (64%) | 0.0 (45%) |
| Visibility, km | 24.1 | 24.1 | 24.1 | 10.3 | 24.1 | 10.3 | 24.1 |
✓ — flyable day · ✕ — non-flyable · — — insufficient data · click day to expand details below
Detailed forecast for FRI, 11/6
Wind aloft for the flight window
| Altitude | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | Speed, m/s | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Surface (10 m) | 1.4(2.3) | 0.8(1.3) | 0.8(0.9) | 1.0/1.4 | 64° |
80 m above ground | 2.2 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.3/2.2 | 357° |
120 m above ground | 2.1 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.3/2.1 | 358° |
180 m above ground | —— | —— | —— | —/— | — |
293 m above ground | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1.1/1.8 | 6° |
538 m above ground | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 1.1/1.8 | 4° |
1037 m above ground | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.0/1.1 | 349° |
1549 m above ground | 1.8 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 1.9/2.0 | 332° |
Forecast dynamics for this day (GFS runs)
| Run time | Max wind, m/s | Gusts, m/s | Precipitation, mm | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/5, 07:10 PM | 0.7(-0.3) | 1.3 | 0.0 | ↓ improved |
| 11/5, 10:10 PM | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 | unchanged |
| 11/6, 01:10 AM | 0.7(+0.0) | 1.3 | 0.0 | ↑ worsened |
| 11/6, 04:10 AM | 0.7 | 1.5(+0.2) | 0.0 | ↑ worsened |
| 11/6, 07:10 AM | 0.8(+0.1) | 1.5 | 0.0 | ↑ worsened |
| 11/6, 10:10 AM | 0.8 | 1.3(-0.2) | 0.0 | ↓ improved |
| 11/6, 01:10 PM | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.0 | unchanged |
| 11/6, 04:10 PM | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.0 | unchanged |
