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Plankenstein

4🟡 Marginal

Austria · Takeoff 744 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1850

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~349 m, viento 19 km/h, con precipitación 5.4 mm.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 349 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.4
2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~753 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 753 m
CAPE: 170
LI: -0.4
2026-08-2012

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~726 m, viento 8 km/h, con precipitación 5.2 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 726 m
CAPE: 1510
LI: -4.6
2026-08-2110

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~274 m, viento 6 km/h, con precipitación 11.3 mm.

Wind max: 6 km/h
Base: 274 m
CAPE: 270
LI: -2.6

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Plankenstein is a paragliding launch site in Austria, near Frankenfels. Takeoff elevation is 744 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 4/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NE. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.