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Big Black

16🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 1170 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0460

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1776 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 1776 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.8
2026-07-0550

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1553 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 1553 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.8
2026-07-0630

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~2854 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 2854 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 5.1
2026-07-0750

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~3238 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 3238 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.8

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Takeoff description

Although Big Black is in the Cleveland National Forest, it is a highly sensitive site. After years of working with the Palomar Ranger District we feel very fortunate to have regained access and to fly there via a Special Use Permit. Small cutout between trees: Being nested in pines, launch can be tricky for paraglliders, but ok for hang gliders.

About this site

Big Black is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Ramona. Takeoff elevation is 1170 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 16/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW, W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.