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Loch Alvie

8🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 539 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~224 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 224 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0555

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~304 m, viento 16 km/h, con precipitación 1.1 mm.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 304 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0663

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~507 m, viento fuerte (30 km/h).

Wind max: 30 km/h
Base: 507 m
CAPE: 28
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0765

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~611 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 611 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Walk past the radio towers, following a faint track. Limited takeoff spaces

About this site

Loch Alvie is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Aviemore. Takeoff elevation is 539 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 8/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NE, E. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.