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Knockanaffrin

8🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 621 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~336 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 336 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1968

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~304 m, viento fuerte (27 km/h), con precipitación 1.9 mm.

Wind max: 27 km/h
Base: 304 m
CAPE: 180
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2070

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~456 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 456 m
CAPE: 100
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2185

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~976 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 976 m
CAPE: 140
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Several. All have to be walked up to.

About this site

Knockanaffrin is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Cluain Meala. Takeoff elevation is 621 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 8/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.