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Paiute (Bishop- Owens Valley)

66🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 2919 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2626 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 2626 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.6
2026-08-1960

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2793 m, viento fuerte (29 km/h).

Wind max: 29 km/h
Base: 2793 m
CAPE: 80
LI: -0.6
2026-08-2060

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3610 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 3610 m
CAPE: 0
LI: -0.6
2026-08-2165

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3253 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 3253 m
CAPE: 10
LI: -0.7

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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.