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kintail

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United Kingdom · Takeoff 159 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~99 m, viento 19 km/h, con precipitación 1.3 mm.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 99 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0515

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~258 m, viento 14 km/h, con precipitación 6.3 mm.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 258 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0655

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~71 m, viento 25 km/h, con precipitación 8.8 mm.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 71 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0755

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~69 m, viento 21 km/h, con precipitación 8.3 mm.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 69 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Takeoff can be reached by a short walk from the water tank above the houses at Ault n cruinn. there is a flat grassy area between the heather at 170m on the cliff top. the steep drop generats good lift.

About this site

kintail is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Fort William. Takeoff elevation is 159 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 2/100. 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.