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Mynydd Machen

8🟢 Flyable today

United Kingdom · Takeoff 357 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1870

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~922 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 922 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1985

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~757 m, viento 24 km/h, con precipitación 1.6 mm.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 757 m
CAPE: 560
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2080

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1053 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 1053 m
CAPE: 328
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2180

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1081 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 1081 m
CAPE: 130
LI: 0.0

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Mynydd Machen is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Crosskeys. Takeoff elevation is 357 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 8/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NE. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.