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Buckies (NW) - Lees Hill

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United Kingdom · Takeoff 393 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0355

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~326 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 326 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0440

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~36 m, viento fuerte (32 km/h), con precipitación 5.2 mm.

Wind max: 32 km/h
Base: 36 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0550

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~179 m, viento fuerte (28 km/h), con precipitación 2.6 mm.

Wind max: 28 km/h
Base: 179 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0665

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~701 m, viento 23 km/h.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 701 m
CAPE: 70
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Grassy fields as marked, or nearby - Be careful of the fence

About this site

Buckies (NW) - Lees Hill is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Lennoxtown. Takeoff elevation is 393 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 3/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.