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Windbank

12🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 364 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~156 m, viento fuerte (25 km/h), con precipitación 3.2 mm.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 156 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0555

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~160 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 160 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0652

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~143 m, viento fuerte (27 km/h).

Wind max: 27 km/h
Base: 143 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0741

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~167 m, viento fuerte (35 km/h), con precipitación 1.1 mm.

Wind max: 35 km/h
Base: 167 m
CAPE: 20
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.