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West Mountain (Payson)

25🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 2037 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0460

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~4333 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 4333 m
CAPE: 0
LI: -0.1
2026-07-0560

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~5299 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 5299 m
CAPE: 0
LI: -1.3
2026-07-0654

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~4239 m, viento fuerte (32 km/h).

Wind max: 32 km/h
Base: 4239 m
CAPE: 40
LI: -0.7
2026-07-0751

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~4483 m, viento fuerte (27 km/h).

Wind max: 27 km/h
Base: 4483 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.8

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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.