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Pelican Butte

13🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 2415 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0465

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1690 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 1690 m
CAPE: 40
LI: -0.1
2026-07-0585

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1624 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 1624 m
CAPE: 910
LI: -3.5
2026-07-0690

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2511 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 2511 m
CAPE: 630
LI: -1.6
2026-07-0780

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2631 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 2631 m
CAPE: 120
LI: -0.4

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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.