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Knocknakilton

21🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 395 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1865

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~476 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 476 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1916

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~335 m, viento 18 km/h, con precipitación 3.0 mm.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 335 m
CAPE: 240
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2070

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~631 m, viento fuerte (32 km/h), con precipitación 1.0 mm.

Wind max: 32 km/h
Base: 631 m
CAPE: 150
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2179

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~724 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h).

Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 724 m
CAPE: 190
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

There is a very large open area usually cleared of turf on top to park in... All cars etc will make it up the track (in 2012)

About this site

Knocknakilton is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Killorglin. Takeoff elevation is 395 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 21/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, SE, S, SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.