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Parkana

6🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 286 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1865

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~401 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 401 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1915

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~219 m, viento 23 km/h, con precipitación 7.1 mm.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 219 m
CAPE: 130
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2070

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~518 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 518 m
CAPE: 173
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2180

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~847 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 847 m
CAPE: 150
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Take off at the top of the track off the public road. take off is also possible from the road in places.

About this site

Parkana is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Kenmare. Takeoff elevation is 286 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 6/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NE. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.