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Trotternish - West

7🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 242 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1867

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~146 m, viento fuerte (27 km/h), con precipitación 0.7 mm.

Wind max: 27 km/h
Base: 146 m
CAPE: 130
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1974

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~294 m, viento fuerte (29 km/h).

Wind max: 29 km/h
Base: 294 m
CAPE: 460
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2055

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~308 m, viento 25 km/h, con precipitación 2.3 mm.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 308 m
CAPE: 90
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2165

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~519 m, viento 23 km/h.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 519 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 0.0

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About this site

Trotternish - West is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Portree. Takeoff elevation is 242 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 7/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: E. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.