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The Paps (Southwest site)

12🟢 Flyable today

Ireland · Takeoff 551 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0375

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~582 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 582 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0450

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~11 m, viento 22 km/h, con precipitación 0.9 mm.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 11 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0565

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~250 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 250 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0655

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~732 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 732 m
CAPE: 50
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Take off from the top of the spine overlooking the Clydagh River valley.

About this site

The Paps (Southwest site) is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Millstreet. Takeoff elevation is 551 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 12/100. 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.