Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~493 m, viento 13 km/h.
Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 493 m
CAPE: 220
LI: 0.0
Portland West
5🟢 Flyable todayUnited Kingdom · Takeoff 91 m
Forecast next days
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~581 m, viento 10 km/h.
Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 581 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.0
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~444 m, viento 20 km/h.
Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 444 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.0
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~392 m, viento 10 km/h.
Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 392 m
CAPE: 120
LI: 0.0
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Takeoff description
Tricky because of rotor
About this site
Portland West is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Fortuneswell. Takeoff elevation is 91 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 5/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.