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Zapata

44🟢 Flyable today

USA · Takeoff 129 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0285

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~372 m, viento 20 km/h, con precipitación 2.2 mm.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 372 m
CAPE: 1260
LI: -3.9
2026-10-030

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~531 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h), con precipitación 45.8 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 531 m
CAPE: 2270
LI: -5.4
2026-10-0490

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~810 m, viento 23 km/h, con precipitación 2.3 mm.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 810 m
CAPE: 230
LI: -2.0
2026-10-0570

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1085 m, viento 21 km/h, con precipitación 1.7 mm.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 1085 m
CAPE: 210
LI: -1.4

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Takeoff description

site of the 'WRE' (World Record Encampment)

About this site

Zapata is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Medina. Takeoff elevation is 129 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 44/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE, S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.