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Loch Alvie

8🟢 Flyable today

United Kingdom · Takeoff 539 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1870

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~487 m, viento 25 km/h.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 487 m
CAPE: 100
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1915

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~292 m, viento 16 km/h, con precipitación 6.9 mm.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 292 m
CAPE: 260
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2080

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~329 m, viento 18 km/h, con precipitación 1.5 mm.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 329 m
CAPE: 120
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2165

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~789 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 789 m
CAPE: 50
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.