Cwmbran paragliding site and weather forecast

UK. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Cwmbran.

Altitude457 m
Launch directionsSE, S
Coordinates51.6752, -3.0631
AreaUK

Flying profile

N: not recordedNE: not recordedE: workableSE: bestS: bestSW: not recordedW: not recordedNW: not recordedNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Cwmbran is a hill site in UK with a recorded launch elevation of 457 m. It works best in south-easterly and southerly winds, and can also work in easterly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.

Terrain
hill
Lift
ridge soaring and thermal
Launch
foot launch
Cross-country
Not recorded

Recent forecast scores

Day scores for Cwmbran from Magic Skyweed's latest forecast runs (17 Sept, 11:35 UTC), on our 0–100 flying scale. The live forecast scores every hour against your own glider and limits.

  • Tue 22 Sept51/100 Marginal · top-to-bottomlow confidence
  • Wed 23 Sept39/100 No-go · ridgelow confidence

When the wind is wrong for Cwmbran

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

Site information

This page records the launch location, altitude and known wind aspects. Detailed local guidance has not yet been verified, so consult the managing club or an experienced local pilot before flying.

Paragliding sites near Cwmbran

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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