Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~4701 m, viento 25 km/h.
Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 4701 m
CAPE: 0
LI: -1.3
Sandia Peak
22🟡 MarginalUSA · Takeoff 3155 m
Forecast next days
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2279 m, viento 21 km/h.
Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 2279 m
CAPE: 220
LI: -2.1
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3001 m, viento 21 km/h.
Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 3001 m
CAPE: 200
LI: -2.3
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2567 m, viento 17 km/h.
Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 2567 m
CAPE: 490
LI: -2.8
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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.