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Paiute (Bishop- Owens Valley)

66⛔ Not flyable

USA · Takeoff 2919 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0230

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~3090 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 3090 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 5.1
2026-10-0360

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2457 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 2457 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.6
2026-10-0450

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2896 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 2896 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.2
2026-10-0555

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2688 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 2688 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.3

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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.