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West Mountain (Payson)

25🟢 Flyable today

USA · Takeoff 2037 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0375

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2894 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 2894 m
CAPE: 50
LI: -0.1
2026-10-0465

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3156 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 3156 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.5
2026-10-0570

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3162 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 3162 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.5
2026-10-0695

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2894 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 2894 m
CAPE: 130
LI: -2.2

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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.