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Iron Mountain

34🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 743 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0440

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1618 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 1618 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 4.7
2026-07-0550

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1242 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 1242 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.9
2026-07-0630

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~2229 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 2229 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 6.6
2026-07-0730

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~2299 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 2299 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 6.1

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Takeoff description

Infrequently Flown and Launch not maintained and can not be maintained in this Open Space Preserve. Mostly Hike & Fly and XC turn point from Little Black. There are just so many better sites that are close. Altitude above Launch is limited by airspace approach path into Miramar MCAS Airport (NKX).

About this site

Iron Mountain is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Poway. Takeoff elevation is 743 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 34/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.