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Arcones paragliding site and weather forecast

Spain. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Arcones.

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Altitude1,853 m
Launch directionsN, NE, S, NW
Coordinates41.0770, -3.7076
AreaSpain

Flying profile

N: bestNE: bestE: not recordedSE: not recordedS: bestSW: not recordedW: not recordedNW: bestNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Arcones is a flatland site in Spain with a recorded launch elevation of 1,853 m. It works best in northerly, north-easterly, southerly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

Terrain
flatland
Lift
thermal
Launch
foot launch
Cross-country
Yes

Can you fly Arcones today?

No-go0/100

Today's best day score for Arcones on Magic Skyweed's 0–100 flying scale. Forecast run 28 Sep, 09:46 UTC.

These scores are for a generic intermediate EN-B wing on default limits — not your own glider. Sign in to score every hour against your wings and your own no-go limits.

7-day outlook

Day scores for Arcones, one row per forecast day, on our 0–100 flying scale.

  1. 0/100 No-gohigh confidence
  2. 0/100 No-gohigh confidence
  3. 0/100 No-gohigh confidence
  4. 0/100 No-gohigh confidence
  5. 0/100 No-gomedium confidence
  6. 55/100 Marginaltop-to-bottommedium confidence
  7. 48/100 No-gotop-to-bottommedium confidence

Hour by hour — Tue 29 Sep

Hourly flying forecast for Arcones on Tue 29 Sep. Wind and gusts in knots, scores on our 0–100 flying scale; unscored night hours show a dash.
TimeWindGustsDirectionCloudRainTempScore
00:0012 kt24 ktS87%0.0 mm10°C—
01:0011 kt22 ktS75%0.0 mm9°C—
02:0010 kt21 ktSE84%0.0 mm9°C—
03:009 kt23 ktSE81%0.0 mm9°C—
04:009 kt23 ktS80%0.0 mm9°C—
05:008 kt22 ktS80%0.0 mm8°C—
06:008 kt22 ktS91%0.0 mm8°C—
07:009 kt23 ktS78%0.0 mm8°C—
08:0010 kt24 ktS75%0.0 mm8°C—
09:0011 kt26 ktS82%0.0 mm9°C—
10:0011 kt27 ktS84%0.0 mm10°C—
11:0016 kt30 ktS100%0.0 mm11°C—
12:0016 kt31 ktS74%0.0 mm13°C—
13:0012 kt29 ktS70%0.0 mm15°C—
14:0015 kt29 ktS99%0.0 mm16°C—
15:0015 kt28 ktS83%0.0 mm17°C—
16:0016 kt28 ktS85%0.0 mm17°C—
17:0016 kt28 ktSW95%0.0 mm17°C—
18:0015 kt26 ktSW97%0.0 mm16°C—
19:0016 kt23 ktSW97%0.0 mm16°C—
20:0015 kt22 ktSW100%0.0 mm15°C—
21:0016 kt21 ktSW100%0.0 mm14°C—
22:0021 kt23 ktSW100%0.0 mm14°C—
23:0026 kt26 ktSW100%0.0 mm14°C—

These scores are for a generic intermediate EN-B wing on default limits — not your own glider. Sign in to score every hour against your wings and your own no-go limits.

When the wind is wrong for Arcones

The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Arcones doesn't cover.

La Muelaeasterly or westerly wind, 56 km away · 946 m · SW, W launch · ridge soaringAbantossouth-easterly wind, 64 km away · 1,641 m · SE launchMondalindosouth-westerly wind, 22 km away · 1,600 m · SW launch

Site briefing highlights

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

Flight rules

Hmax over launch: 2440m; further north 2895nm Description of airspace (with pictures): http://www.cvlarcones.net/index.php/seguridad-y-normas/tma-barajas

Check current site guidance

Paragliding sites near Arcones

Somosierra11 km away · 1,623 m · N launchMondalindo22 km away · 1,600 m · SW launchLa Muela56 km away · 946 m · SW, W launch · ridge soaringAbantos64 km away · 1,641 m · SE launchAlto Rey55 km away · 1,800 m · S launch · ridge soaring and thermalZarzalejo72 km away · 1,158 m · SE launch

Live wind stations near Arcones

Nearby weather stations reporting live wind and gusts. Loaded when the page opens.

Webcams near Arcones

Live views of the launch and the valley, where a camera is available. Loaded when the page opens.

Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.

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