Sopetrán
📍 Antioquia · Nearest city: San Jeronimo (7 km)
54 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1429 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
6.50153, -75.71830Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-05-02 16:17 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~324 m, wind 8 km/h, precipitation 11.0 mm, beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~324m · wind 8 km/h · precip 11.0mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~519 m, wind 8 km/h, precipitation 6.6 mm, beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~519m · wind 8 km/h · precip 6.6mmComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
⭐ Best month: Jan (75/100, 27°C, 87mm lluvia) · Worst month: Dec (45/100, 483mm lluvia)
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 12 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.85 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.17 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 1430 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 13.1° |
| Slope aspect | 304° (NW) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
This flying site has one of the best take offs in all of Antioquia.. There is a wide field without any obstacle, covered by grass on which one paragliders can prepare for takeoff. Taking off with a good headwind is very easy all day long. Â Nice house thermal located out in from of launch.
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