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Paiute (Bishop- Owens Valley)

66🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 2919 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0449

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~3389 m, viento fuerte (29 km/h).

Wind max: 29 km/h
Base: 3389 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.2
2026-07-0560

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2275 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 2275 m
CAPE: 0
LI: -0.3
2026-07-0695

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2589 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 2589 m
CAPE: 130
LI: -2.3
2026-07-0755

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3274 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 3274 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.6

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Takeoff description

Big area with dirt and small rocks. Also lots of tiny bushes to snag lines. Launch is at 8000ft/msl, 4000ft above the LZ. The air is thin. Occasional dusties through launch, especially late in the day.

About this site

Paiute (Bishop- Owens Valley) is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek. Takeoff elevation is 2919 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 66/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW, W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.