Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~664 m, viento 22 km/h.
Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 664 m
CAPE: 240
LI: 0.0
Longridge fell
2🟢 Flyable todayUnited Kingdom · Takeoff 335 m
Forecast next days
No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~667 m, viento 13 km/h, con precipitación 3.6 mm.
Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 667 m
CAPE: 420
LI: 0.0
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~992 m, viento 9 km/h.
Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 992 m
CAPE: 190
LI: 0.0
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~974 m, viento 16 km/h.
Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 974 m
CAPE: 120
LI: 0.0
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Takeoff description
Wind: NNW - NNE (clockwise) Rating: CP Height ASL: 1000ft (300m) Top - Bottom: Varies The rigging and launch area is the edge of the grass field just before the heather and next to the edge of the ridge. Airspace: The airspace above the hill is at FL55. Behind the hill the airspace drops to 4500ft ASL at Blackburn, 3500 ft ASL at the M65, and then to ground level beyond the M62 The site must only be used by members of the Pennine Soaring Club.
About this site
Longridge fell is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Langho. Takeoff elevation is 335 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 2/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.