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Knocknagowan

14🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 562 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~279 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 279 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1970

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~168 m, viento 23 km/h, con precipitación 3.7 mm.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 168 m
CAPE: 130
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2080

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~669 m, viento 25 km/h.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 669 m
CAPE: 120
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2185

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1112 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 1112 m
CAPE: 180
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Rocky open mountain... but there are nice areas in between the rocks. it is a very long walk up.

About this site

Knocknagowan is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Millstreet. Takeoff elevation is 562 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 14/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.