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V. Poas

21🟢 Flyable today

Costa Rica · Takeoff 2224 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-02100

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~176 m, viento 9 km/h, con precipitación 4.4 mm.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 176 m
CAPE: 1180
LI: -3.9
2026-10-0310

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~325 m, viento 7 km/h, con precipitación 7.0 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 325 m
CAPE: 1760
LI: -4.5
2026-10-046

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~286 m, viento 8 km/h, con precipitación 15.1 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 286 m
CAPE: 1770
LI: -4.5
2026-10-056

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~119 m, viento 5 km/h, con precipitación 26.8 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 5 km/h
Base: 119 m
CAPE: 1620
LI: -4.0

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V. Poas is a paragliding launch site in Costa Rica, near Sabanilla. Takeoff elevation is 2224 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 21/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: S, SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.