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Portland West

5🟢 Flyable today

United Kingdom · Takeoff 91 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0470

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~539 m, viento 25 km/h.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 539 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0565

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~574 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 574 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0665

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~686 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 686 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0765

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1074 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 1074 m
CAPE: 10
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.