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West Mountain (Payson)

25🟢 Flyable today

USA · Takeoff 2037 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1880

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3079 m, viento 25 km/h.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 3079 m
CAPE: 160
LI: -1.2
2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2974 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 2974 m
CAPE: 290
LI: -1.8
2026-08-2080

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3974 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 3974 m
CAPE: 160
LI: -1.5
2026-08-2154

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~3442 m, viento fuerte (43 km/h), con precipitación 0.9 mm.

Wind max: 43 km/h
Base: 3442 m
CAPE: 180
LI: -1.6

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Takeoff description

Given coordinates are for East TO - just past the antennas. WIth a bit of experience launch options for allmost all direction can be found.

About this site

West Mountain (Payson) is a paragliding launch site in USA, near West Mountain. Takeoff elevation is 2037 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 25/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: E, SE, SW, W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.