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Sand Turn, WY

15🟢 Flyable today

USA · Takeoff 1971 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0490

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2587 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 2587 m
CAPE: 140
LI: -1.0
2026-07-0595

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3169 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 3169 m
CAPE: 420
LI: -2.5
2026-07-0685

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2361 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 2361 m
CAPE: 620
LI: -3.6
2026-07-0785

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1613 m, viento 19 km/h, con precipitación 1.2 mm.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 1613 m
CAPE: 1440
LI: -6.3

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Takeoff description

Take off is at a turn-out on the last big switchback on highway 14 going over the Bighorns.

About this site

Sand Turn, WY is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Sheridan. Takeoff elevation is 1971 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 15/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NE, E, SE. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.