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Cerro Colón

4⛔ Not flyable

Costa Rica · Takeoff 1270 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1814

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~28 m, viento 8 km/h, con precipitación 10.9 mm.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 28 m
CAPE: 960
LI: -3.4
2026-08-1970

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~97 m, viento 10 km/h, con precipitación 4.6 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 97 m
CAPE: 2170
LI: -3.7
2026-08-2070

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~233 m, viento 13 km/h, con precipitación 6.0 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 233 m
CAPE: 1710
LI: -4.3
2026-08-2170

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~150 m, viento 11 km/h, con precipitación 2.4 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 150 m
CAPE: 1610
LI: -6.2

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About this site

Cerro Colón is a paragliding launch site in Costa Rica, near Quesada. Takeoff elevation is 1270 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 4/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.