Matasanos (Barbosa)
📍 Antioquia · Nearest city: Barbosa (4 km)
58 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2183 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
6.45561, -75.36320Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:20 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~250 m, wind 7 km/h, precipitation 9.7 mm.
base ~250m · wind 7 km/h · precip 9.7mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~376 m, wind 9 km/h, precipitation 4.5 mm.
base ~376m · wind 9 km/h · precip 4.5mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~498 m, wind 11 km/h, precipitation 2.3 mm.
base ~498m · wind 11 km/h · precip 2.3mmComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-21⚠️ Marginal · peak 63 at 9h
- Cloud cover >85% — no radiation to trigger thermals
⏰ Useful window: 09:00 – 16:00
| 08 53 | 09 63 | 10 63 | 11 63 | 12 16 | 13 11 | 14 14 | 15 14 | 16 15 | 17 15 | 18 14 | 19 16 | 20 15 |
Peak 9h: CAPE 120 J/kg · LI -0.8 · BL top 435 m · w* 5.7 m/s · cloud base 2408 m · 0°C at 4830 m · Pro score 56/100 · sun 69° over slope
Hourly flyability (0–100). ⛈️ = storm risk · ☁️⚠️ = cloud suck · 🏔️ = active ridge lift. CAPE = convective energy, LI = stability, BL top = thermal ceiling, w* = estimated dry thermal velocity. Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF/GFS/ICON blend model).
Estimated vertical profile (Sounding)
Reference time: 09:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 13.6°C · Td: 11.8°C
LCL (cloud base): 224 m
BL top: 435 m
0°C level: 4830 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
🌬 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) | 8 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.78 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.39 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 2192 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 26.3° |
| Slope aspect | 63° (NE) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
The owner of this area has created a nice takeoff site covered by grass for hangliders and paragliders right next to a restaurant. On this site with a good headwind taking off is very easy.
Rules and notes
in case of XC in direction of Medellin, check airspace regulations around the city ( airport )
Pilot comments
With good thermal conditions reaching the cloudbase is easy. This way it is possible to perform long distance flights. An easy flight is southwards to MedellÃn. The wind in the valley increases during the day due thermal activities, but normally there is no danger. the owner of the site made a nice hostal restaurent at take off. good food, cool prices
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