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McClellan (Reno)

12🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 2197 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0360

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3397 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 3397 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.3
2026-10-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3137 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 3137 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.3
2026-10-0569

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3057 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h).

Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 3057 m
CAPE: 60
LI: -2.0
2026-10-0650

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~3113 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 3113 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.9

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Takeoff description

There is a West launch (main one) and a South one.

About this site

McClellan (Reno) is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Virginia City. Takeoff elevation is 2197 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 12/100. 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.