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Zapata

44🟢 Flyable today

USA · Takeoff 129 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0485

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1950 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 1950 m
CAPE: 1020
LI: -3.2
2026-07-0570

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1779 m, viento 22 km/h, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 1779 m
CAPE: 2250
LI: -5.2
2026-07-0684

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2218 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h).

Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 2218 m
CAPE: 1460
LI: -4.2
2026-07-0785

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2392 m, viento 25 km/h.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 2392 m
CAPE: 1390
LI: -4.1

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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.