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The Windy Gap

17⛔ Not flyable

Ireland · Takeoff 335 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0210

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~158 m, viento fuerte (31 km/h), con precipitación 17.3 mm.

Wind max: 31 km/h
Base: 158 m
CAPE: 230
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0365

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~464 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 464 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~76 m, viento 23 km/h, con precipitación 2.1 mm.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 76 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0555

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~160 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 160 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Avoid the top of the Gap (its usually windy).

About this site

The Windy Gap is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Killorglin. Takeoff elevation is 335 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 17/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, SE, W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.