Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~850 m, viento 11 km/h, con precipitación 1.4 mm.
Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 850 m
CAPE: 1290
LI: -3.7
El Picacho - Malinalco
60🟢 Flyable todayMexico · Takeoff 2451 m
Forecast next days
No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~560 m, viento 10 km/h, con precipitación 7.4 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.
Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 560 m
CAPE: 1670
LI: -4.8
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~753 m, viento 15 km/h, con precipitación 1.4 mm.
Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 753 m
CAPE: 610
LI: -4.2
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1090 m, viento 8 km/h.
Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 1090 m
CAPE: 290
LI: -2.2
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Takeoff description
A part of beautiful grass covered sheep grazing pastures, a south-east facing launch with the wind usually crossing 45 degrees from the right. There is a also a true south facing alternate further on down the trail from launch. It is a rather steep launch.
About this site
El Picacho - Malinalco is a paragliding launch site in Mexico, near Santa Monica. Takeoff elevation is 2451 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 60/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE, S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.