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Ballybanaun

17🟢 Flyable today

Ireland · Takeoff 370 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0370

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~615 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 615 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0450

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~8 m, viento 25 km/h, con precipitación 1.8 mm.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 8 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0555

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~235 m, viento 20 km/h, con precipitación 0.7 mm.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 235 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0680

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~704 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 704 m
CAPE: 100
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

The site is great for Training, GH, and beginners. Parking good. there is also a spring where people come for miles to get water.

About this site

Ballybanaun is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Westport. Takeoff elevation is 370 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 17/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: E, SE, S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.