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Big Black

16⛔ Not flyable

USA · Takeoff 1170 m

Forecast next days

2026-05-2027

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~3836 m, viento fuerte (27 km/h).

Wind max: 27 km/h
Base: 3836 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 4.8
2026-05-2155

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1558 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 1558 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.7
2026-05-2250

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2650 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 2650 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.5
2026-05-2355

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2406 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 2406 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.3

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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.