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Pelican Butte

13🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 2415 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0360

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2804 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 2804 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.1
2026-10-0460

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2842 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 2842 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.6
2026-10-0565

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2826 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 2826 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.1
2026-10-0660

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2857 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 2857 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.2

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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.