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El Cerro Poas

13⛔ Not flyable

Costa Rica · Takeoff 1118 m

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2026-08-182

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~231 m, viento 10 km/h, con precipitación 24.2 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 231 m
CAPE: 1560
LI: -2.6
2026-08-197

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~272 m, viento 6 km/h, con precipitación 13.7 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 6 km/h
Base: 272 m
CAPE: 2180
LI: -3.1
2026-08-2010

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~325 m, viento 10 km/h, con precipitación 17.8 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 325 m
CAPE: 2380
LI: -4.5
2026-08-218

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~399 m, viento 8 km/h, con precipitación 10.8 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 399 m
CAPE: 3410
LI: -6.1

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El Cerro Poas is a paragliding launch site in Costa Rica, near Carrillos. Takeoff elevation is 1118 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 13/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.