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Loughcrillan RTE Transmitter

20🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 207 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0365

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~669 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 669 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0450

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~32 m, viento 23 km/h, con precipitación 1.3 mm.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 32 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0555

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~69 m, viento 23 km/h, con precipitación 9.2 mm.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 69 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0665

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~718 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 718 m
CAPE: 90
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.