Sibundoy
📍 Putumayo · Nearest city: Sibundoy (2 km)
23 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2370 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
1.21717, -76.93000Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:14 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~490 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~490m · wind 12 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~449 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~449m · wind 14 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~387 m, wind 11 km/h, precipitation 2.9 mm.
base ~387m · wind 11 km/h · precip 2.9mmComposite 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) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.61 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 2363 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 8.9° |
| Slope aspect | 15° (N) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
Takeoff facing south east slope suitable for paragliding and hang gliding
Rules and notes
Pilots must be licensed flight
Pilot comments
4x4 transport 20 minutes from the city of Sibundoy
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