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Big M Mound

17🟢 Flyable today

USA · Takeoff 419 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1875

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~764 m, viento 22 km/h, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 764 m
CAPE: 2170
LI: -6.5
2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1782 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 1782 m
CAPE: 420
LI: -1.9
2026-08-2080

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~676 m, viento 14 km/h, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 676 m
CAPE: 2000
LI: -6.5
2026-08-2170

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~349 m, viento fuerte (25 km/h), con precipitación 2.8 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 349 m
CAPE: 2750
LI: -6.9

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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.