San Marcos
📍 Tarapaca , Provincia de Iquique · Nearest city: Iquique (95 km)
29 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 582 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-21.07450, -70.11070Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:09 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~244 m, wind 13 km/h.
base ~244m · wind 13 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~272 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~272m · wind 10 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~290 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~290m · 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) | 1 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.67 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.17 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 577 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 22.4° |
| Slope aspect | 309° (NW) |
| Hemisphere | south — Slope facing the daytime sun (favorable for thermals) |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
ample space for several gliders
Rules and notes
XC-flight to Iquique possible only on SAT/ SUN; registration at IQQ-airport (DGAC) required (copy of passport and license)!
Pilot comments
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