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Ballybanaun

17🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 370 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~182 m, viento 22 km/h, con precipitación 1.3 mm.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 182 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1916

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~161 m, viento 25 km/h, con precipitación 7.9 mm.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 161 m
CAPE: 290
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2070

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~510 m, viento 22 km/h, con precipitación 0.9 mm.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 510 m
CAPE: 140
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2185

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~447 m, viento 18 km/h, con precipitación 1.5 mm.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 447 m
CAPE: 130
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.