Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~593 m, viento 17 km/h, con precipitación 1.0 mm.
Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 593 m
CAPE: 440
LI: 1.2
Kahana
5🟢 Flyable todayUSA · Takeoff 143 m
Forecast next days
Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~860 m, viento 16 km/h.
Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 860 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 5.0
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~556 m, viento 20 km/h, con precipitación 3.6 mm.
Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 556 m
CAPE: 190
LI: 0.6
No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~250 m, viento 22 km/h, con precipitación 15.2 mm.
Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 250 m
CAPE: 360
LI: 1.7
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Takeoff description
This site is insured by USHPA. The Hawaii Paragliding Association maintains a permit from the State of Hawaii for members of the association. Before flying here pilots must be current members of USHPA and the local club. There is no cost for visitors to join the local club. There are multiple spots to launch from along two ridges, from 250 to 350 feet ASL. Hiking up from the landing zone to any launch takes about 15 minutes.
About this site
Kahana is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Punalu'u. Takeoff elevation is 143 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 5/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NE, E. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.