Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1658 m, viento 13 km/h.
Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 1658 m
CAPE: 370
LI: -4.6
El Picacho - Malinalco
60🟢 Flyable todayMexico · Takeoff 2451 m
Forecast next days
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~951 m, viento 11 km/h, con precipitación 3.8 mm.
Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 951 m
CAPE: 1200
LI: -4.4
No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~689 m, viento 9 km/h, con precipitación 6.2 mm.
Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 689 m
CAPE: 1280
LI: -3.2
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1103 m, viento 12 km/h, con precipitación 2.5 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.
Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 1103 m
CAPE: 1540
LI: -3.2
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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.