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Thurnham

17🟢 Flyable today

United Kingdom · Takeoff 138 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0485

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1489 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 1489 m
CAPE: 230
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0580

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1529 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 1529 m
CAPE: 130
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0680

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2013 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 2013 m
CAPE: 253
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0765

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1674 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 1674 m
CAPE: 50
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.