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Knik River Butte AK

20🟢 Flyable today

USA · Takeoff 161 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0485

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~656 m, viento 5 km/h.

Wind max: 5 km/h
Base: 656 m
CAPE: 120
LI: 3.4
2026-07-0560

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1279 m, viento 5 km/h.

Wind max: 5 km/h
Base: 1279 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.0
2026-07-0675

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~757 m, viento 5 km/h, con precipitación 1.7 mm.

Wind max: 5 km/h
Base: 757 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.3
2026-07-0790

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~838 m, viento 4 km/h.

Wind max: 4 km/h
Base: 838 m
CAPE: 310
LI: -1.2

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Knik River Butte AK is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Butte. Takeoff elevation is 161 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 20/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: E, SE, SW, W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.