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Roan (Rifle)

21🟢 Flyable today

USA · Takeoff 2750 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1877

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2769 m, viento fuerte (27 km/h).

Wind max: 27 km/h
Base: 2769 m
CAPE: 110
LI: -1.8
2026-08-1985

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2347 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 2347 m
CAPE: 610
LI: -3.8
2026-08-2080

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3422 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 3422 m
CAPE: 240
LI: -1.3
2026-08-2180

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3533 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 3533 m
CAPE: 130
LI: -1.1

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Takeoff description

not really 'meadows', but different large grassy spaces with little sage or stones; many TO options available

About this site

Roan (Rifle) is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Rifle. Takeoff elevation is 2750 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 21/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE, S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.