Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~847 m, viento 9 km/h, con precipitación 1.6 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.
Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 847 m
CAPE: 3670
LI: -8.1
Yelapa Tapa
3🟢 Flyable todayMexico · Takeoff 660 m
Forecast next days
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~804 m, viento 10 km/h, con precipitación 2.1 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.
Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 804 m
CAPE: 4310
LI: -8.4
No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~721 m, viento 8 km/h, con precipitación 4.7 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.
Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 721 m
CAPE: 4180
LI: -5.3
No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~517 m, viento 7 km/h, con precipitación 10.9 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.
Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 517 m
CAPE: 3940
LI: -7.2
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Takeoff description
Cleared area near ridgetop where power lines leave ridge for Yelapa. Two launch spots possible for slightly different wind directions (E & NNE). Short runway with steep drop-off requires decent launch skills.
About this site
Yelapa Tapa is a paragliding launch site in Mexico, near Puerto Vallarta. Takeoff elevation is 660 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 3/100. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.