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Hancock

17🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 2846 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0465

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~4121 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 4121 m
CAPE: 40
LI: -1.5
2026-07-0560

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~4679 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 4679 m
CAPE: 0
LI: -1.7
2026-07-0678

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3114 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h).

Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 3114 m
CAPE: 130
LI: -1.9
2026-07-0760

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3319 m, viento fuerte (29 km/h).

Wind max: 29 km/h
Base: 3319 m
CAPE: 90
LI: -1.9

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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.