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West Lomond

5🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 510 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0355

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~250 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 250 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0442

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~82 m, viento fuerte (30 km/h), con precipitación 3.1 mm.

Wind max: 30 km/h
Base: 82 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0560

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~419 m, viento fuerte (32 km/h).

Wind max: 32 km/h
Base: 419 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0680

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~932 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 932 m
CAPE: 130
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

A number of big flat grassy areas

About this site

West Lomond is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Auchtermuchty. Takeoff elevation is 510 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 5/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, NE, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.