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Ramnan (Alomar observatory), Andøya

20🟡 Marginal

Norway · Takeoff -32768 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-1451

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~153 m, viento fuerte (27 km/h), con precipitación 3.1 mm.

Wind max: 27 km/h
Base: 153 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.0
2026-07-1555

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~78 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 78 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-1624

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~308 m, viento fuerte (46 km/h), con precipitación 0.9 mm.

Wind max: 46 km/h
Base: 308 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-1754

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~606 m, viento fuerte (32 km/h), con precipitación 0.6 mm.

Wind max: 32 km/h
Base: 606 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Welcome to Ramnan on Andøya. From Ramnan you can take off in almost every direction. North east: Take off towards Andenes over the valley Bjørndalen and head out towards the main road. If you follow "Rambergsaksla", the ridge to NE, you can find some nice soaring and hang areas on the edge. East/South east: Take off from behind of the observatory (the higher plateau) and fly out towards Møsje. West/north west: Take off from the take off zone by the observatory and fly west towards Bleik. Watch out for turbulence and rotors by the edge of the mountain.

About this site

Ramnan (Alomar observatory), Andøya is a paragliding launch site in Norway, near Andenes. Takeoff elevation is -32768 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 20/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NE, E, SE, W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.