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Craig Leith (Alva)

8🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 460 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0355

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~251 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 251 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0413

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~1 m, viento fuerte (31 km/h), con precipitación 11.5 mm.

Wind max: 31 km/h
Base: 1 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0543

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~154 m, viento fuerte (33 km/h), con precipitación 1.2 mm.

Wind max: 33 km/h
Base: 154 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0670

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~599 m, viento 25 km/h.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 599 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Grassy hill - about the summit

About this site

Craig Leith (Alva) is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Alva. Takeoff elevation is 460 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 8/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.