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Thurnham

17🟢 Flyable today

United Kingdom · Takeoff 138 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1880

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1029 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 1029 m
CAPE: 270
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1970

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1210 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 1210 m
CAPE: 340
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2070

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1249 m, viento 23 km/h.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 1249 m
CAPE: 590
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2190

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~796 m, viento 14 km/h, con precipitación 2.2 mm.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 796 m
CAPE: 450
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Take-off is sitated on private land. This site can be flown by Members of Dover and Folkestone Hanggliding and Paragliding Club only. Please refer to www.dfhgc.org for details. Anywhere below the footpath.Please do not block the footpath,as it is part of the North Downs Way and is frequented by walkers.

About this site

Thurnham is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Boxley. Takeoff elevation is 138 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 17/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: S, SW, W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.