Aloburo
📍 Imbabura · Nearest city: Ibarra (5 km)
51 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2716 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
0.37765, -78.08120Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:33 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~713 m, wind 11 km/h.
base ~713m · wind 11 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~672 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~672m · wind 12 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~647 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~647m · wind 10 km/hComposite 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
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 2 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.77 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.50 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 2711 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 24.9° |
| Slope aspect | 290° (W) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Pilot comments
FLYECUADOR is a pioneer and leader enterprise and school that provide specialized and professional services in paragliding since 1995, dedicated 100% to this passion. We take charge of the promotion, diffusion, professional training, coaching, commercialisation, maintenance and reparation of everything related to paragliding. Our main objective is to offer a cordial attention and a quality service to our clients and pilots around the world; with a total guarantee of all our services before, during and after the sale. Conformed by young people, motivated by their passion for flying, Flyecuador is a school where its administrative personal and its experienced pilots offer to the world its capacity and share the dream of flying. This is something we make reality day after day in our Andean mountains. We only represent the best and most prestigious brands in paraglides and accessories. This provides a total satisfaction in security, performance and quality to our clients. We speak Spanish, English, French and Portuguese.
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