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Manastash Butte

3🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 1700 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-1455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3225 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 3225 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.1
2026-07-1549

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2463 m, viento fuerte (36 km/h).

Wind max: 36 km/h
Base: 2463 m
CAPE: 70
LI: -0.9
2026-07-1671

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2996 m, viento fuerte (31 km/h), con precipitación 0.7 mm.

Wind max: 31 km/h
Base: 2996 m
CAPE: 110
LI: -1.5
2026-07-1780

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2876 m, viento 23 km/h.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 2876 m
CAPE: 440
LI: -1.7

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Takeoff description

Easy Butte launch. Suitable for P2+ pilots in 5 to 10 mph winds.

About this site

Manastash Butte is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Ellensburg. Takeoff elevation is 1700 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 3/100. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.