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Zapata

44🟢 Flyable today

USA · Takeoff 129 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1885

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2368 m, viento 23 km/h.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 2368 m
CAPE: 940
LI: -3.7
2026-08-1967

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1975 m, viento fuerte (27 km/h), ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 27 km/h
Base: 1975 m
CAPE: 1770
LI: -4.8
2026-08-2064

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2519 m, viento fuerte (29 km/h), ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 29 km/h
Base: 2519 m
CAPE: 1970
LI: -6.7
2026-08-2170

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2667 m, viento 25 km/h, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 2667 m
CAPE: 1610
LI: -4.8

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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.