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Nelson's Launch

17🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 1739 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0355

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~794 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 794 m
CAPE: 70
LI: 3.7
2026-10-0431

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~1804 m, viento fuerte (28 km/h).

Wind max: 28 km/h
Base: 1804 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 4.9
2026-10-0528

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~1993 m, viento fuerte (29 km/h).

Wind max: 29 km/h
Base: 1993 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 4.1
2026-10-0640

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2165 m, viento 5 km/h.

Wind max: 5 km/h
Base: 2165 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 4.2

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Takeoff description

Small clearing where the Ron Coleman trail from the valley meets the ridge trail overlooking west El Paso. Launch West. Note: The new Paragliding Earth does not allow enough precision to accurately place the location marker.

About this site

Nelson's Launch is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Fort Bliss. Takeoff elevation is 1739 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 17/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW, W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.