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Mount Elbert

31🟢 Flyable today

USA · Takeoff 4393 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0477

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3157 m, viento fuerte (30 km/h).

Wind max: 30 km/h
Base: 3157 m
CAPE: 100
LI: -2.4
2026-07-0595

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2519 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 2519 m
CAPE: 290
LI: -2.0
2026-07-0680

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2940 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 2940 m
CAPE: 200
LI: -1.4
2026-07-0785

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2051 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 2051 m
CAPE: 400
LI: -2.4

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Mount Elbert is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Leadville North. Takeoff elevation is 4393 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 31/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NE, E, SE, S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.