Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~494 m, viento fuerte (31 km/h).
Wind max: 31 km/h
Base: 494 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.0
Pontlottyn
2🟡 MarginalUnited Kingdom · Takeoff 426 m
Forecast next days
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~800 m, viento 21 km/h.
Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 800 m
CAPE: 190
LI: 0.0
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~900 m, viento 20 km/h.
Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 900 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~803 m, viento 18 km/h.
Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 803 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.0
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Takeoff description
A minimal carry to take-off. The take-off area is large and flat, and the hill has a nice rounded front. No real obstructions, but be aware of the high voltage power lines running along the bottom of the hill in front of take-off.
About this site
Pontlottyn is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Rhymney. Takeoff elevation is 426 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 2/100. 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.