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Black Cap

18🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 1905 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0260

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2528 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 2528 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.6
2026-10-0330

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~3788 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 3788 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 5.5
2026-10-0460

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3710 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 3710 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.4
2026-10-0565

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3053 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 3053 m
CAPE: 20
LI: -0.1

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Takeoff description

From a dirt road

About this site

Black Cap is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Lakeview. Takeoff elevation is 1905 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 18/100. 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.