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Big M Mound

17⛔ Not flyable

USA · Takeoff 419 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0330

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~860 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 860 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 6.7
2026-10-0430

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~728 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 728 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 6.5
2026-10-0540

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1193 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 1193 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 13.8
2026-10-0647

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~719 m, viento fuerte (27 km/h).

Wind max: 27 km/h
Base: 719 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.9

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Takeoff description

Take off is top of the hill. Climb up stairs. Keep away from benches and people. Respect hikers.

About this site

Big M Mound is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Platteville. Takeoff elevation is 419 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 17/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: S, SW, W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.