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Thompson Peak

8🟢 Flyable today

USA · Takeoff 2314 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-14100

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1300 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 1300 m
CAPE: 1020
LI: -5.2
2026-07-1585

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2362 m, viento 25 km/h.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 2362 m
CAPE: 690
LI: -2.6
2026-07-1628

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~4213 m, viento fuerte (27 km/h).

Wind max: 27 km/h
Base: 4213 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 5.4
2026-07-1748

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~4549 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h).

Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 4549 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.8

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Takeoff description

Launch is at 7777 ft and at a fire observatory, which may be locked 1.35 miles from the top.

About this site

Thompson Peak is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Janesville. Takeoff elevation is 2314 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 8/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NE. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.