Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3756 m, viento 19 km/h.
Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 3756 m
CAPE: 280
LI: -1.5
Nelson's Launch
17🟢 Flyable todayUSA · Takeoff 1739 m
Forecast next days
No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~1792 m, viento fuerte (41 km/h), con precipitación 20.5 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.
Wind max: 41 km/h
Base: 1792 m
CAPE: 1600
LI: -7.0
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2903 m, viento 15 km/h.
Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 2903 m
CAPE: 290
LI: -2.2
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2900 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h).
Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 2900 m
CAPE: 380
LI: -3.1
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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.