Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2033 m, viento 21 km/h.
Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 2033 m
CAPE: 300
LI: -3.0
Sandia Peak
22🟢 Flyable todayUSA · Takeoff 3155 m
Forecast next days
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2865 m, viento 25 km/h.
Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 2865 m
CAPE: 180
LI: -1.9
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2296 m, viento 18 km/h.
Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 2296 m
CAPE: 490
LI: -2.3
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2324 m, viento 14 km/h.
Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 2324 m
CAPE: 550
LI: -2.2
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Takeoff description
Takeoff is located atop Sandia Peak and accessable via the Sandia Peak Tramway. Launch is very narrow and steep with little room for error. 2018: greatly improved.
About this site
Sandia Peak is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Sandia Heights. Takeoff elevation is 3155 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 22/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW, W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.