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Buckies (NE) (Fintry Hills)

2🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 385 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0442

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~39 m, viento fuerte (34 km/h), con precipitación 5.8 mm.

Wind max: 34 km/h
Base: 39 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0554

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~56 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h), con precipitación 2.0 mm.

Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 56 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0651

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~176 m, viento fuerte (27 km/h).

Wind max: 27 km/h
Base: 176 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0761

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~494 m, viento fuerte (27 km/h).

Wind max: 27 km/h
Base: 494 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

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About this site

Buckies (NE) (Fintry Hills) is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Lennoxtown. Takeoff elevation is 385 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 2/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, NE. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.