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Loughcrillan RTE Transmitter

20🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 207 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~311 m, viento 22 km/h, con precipitación 0.7 mm.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 311 m
CAPE: 80
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1914

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~228 m, viento 17 km/h, con precipitación 8.4 mm.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 228 m
CAPE: 640
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2070

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~569 m, viento 20 km/h, con precipitación 2.9 mm.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 569 m
CAPE: 190
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2170

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~440 m, viento 16 km/h, con precipitación 1.8 mm.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 440 m
CAPE: 140
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Flat grassy area in front and to the right of the RTE Transmitter.There is a road to the gates of the transmitter and then a dirt road from there on running across the top of the ridge.Beautiful view of the mountains and the sea beyond and the hill can be climbed further above 200 m for a higher takeoff.

About this site

Loughcrillan RTE Transmitter is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Dungloe. Takeoff elevation is 207 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 20/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE, S, SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.