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Pelican Butte

13🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 2415 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1914 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 1914 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.6
2026-08-1955

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2581 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 2581 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.3
2026-08-2065

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3289 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 3289 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.9
2026-08-2165

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2357 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 2357 m
CAPE: 80
LI: -1.1

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Takeoff description

P4 site - Steep caldera slope with loose gravel screed rock is launch ,with also a few flat spots on top to launch from. Winds need to be strong enough when launching in order to ridge soar and top land.

About this site

Pelican Butte is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Klamath Falls. Takeoff elevation is 2415 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 13/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NE, E. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.