Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1249 m, viento 12 km/h.
Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 1249 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.5
Sandia Peak
22🟡 MarginalUSA · Takeoff 3155 m
Forecast next days
No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~1299 m, viento fuerte (45 km/h).
Wind max: 45 km/h
Base: 1299 m
CAPE: 0
LI: -0.1
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1700 m, viento 10 km/h.
Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 1700 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.9
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1840 m, viento 11 km/h.
Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 1840 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.3
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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.