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Saddle

5🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 679 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-1450

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~3582 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 3582 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.2
2026-07-1590

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3211 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 3211 m
CAPE: 135
LI: -1.5
2026-07-1685

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3371 m, viento 25 km/h.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 3371 m
CAPE: 320
LI: -2.8
2026-07-1785

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2889 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 2889 m
CAPE: 540
LI: -2.7

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Takeoff description

The launch is a rocky but but gentle slope that drops away to reveal the and LZ. It is quite large and makes a great place to learn top landing.

About this site

Saddle is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Mattawa. Takeoff elevation is 679 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 5/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, NE, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.