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Hancock

17🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 2846 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0255

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2092 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 2092 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.0
2026-10-0355

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2547 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 2547 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.7
2026-10-0465

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2915 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 2915 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.8
2026-10-0565

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2611 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 2611 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.6

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Takeoff description

Works best with south west winds. Nice afternoon thermal cycles come up from the south west making a nice launch. In light winds there are sage brush and uneven terrain making it at least a P-3 launch

About this site

Hancock is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Loa. Takeoff elevation is 2846 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 17/100. 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.