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Windbank

12🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 364 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~329 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 329 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~646 m, viento 23 km/h, con precipitación 1.1 mm.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 646 m
CAPE: 260
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2055

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~233 m, viento fuerte (25 km/h), con precipitación 2.3 mm.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 233 m
CAPE: 90
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2190

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~740 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 740 m
CAPE: 140
LI: 0.0

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Windbank is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Gargrave. Takeoff elevation is 364 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 12/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.