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📍 San Vicente · Nearest city: San Vicente (6 km)
10 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 757 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
13.66680, -88.83990Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:56 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1426 m, wind 16 km/h, beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~1426m · wind 16 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~804 m, wind 15 km/h, precipitation 2.6 mm, beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~804m · wind 15 km/h · precip 2.6mmVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~612 m, wind 15 km/h, precipitation 0.6 mm.
base ~612m · wind 15 km/h · precip 0.6mmComposite 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
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 | 0.33 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 760 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 8.4° |
| Slope aspect | 352° (N) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
13°40'0.60'N; 88°50'23.51'W -Elevation:754m Orientation: East/South East This takeoff is managed by “Los Zopilotosâ€, your local flying club. All “Zopilotos†can fly without restrictions. Very easy take-off , wide and grassy, ideal for both paragliders and hangliders. Good access road that drives right to the launch. Both dynamic and thermic, this valley is among the areas most exposed to the sunlight in the whole country. Expect strong thermals in noon hours. With light wind excellent spot for top to bottom student flights. Ideal for tandem flights as well. Spectacular views of the valley and “Volcan de San Vicenteâ€. Dry Season Nov-May with the incidence of strong north winds in 2-4 day periods specially through Nov-Feb, but SE winds are predominant during the rainy season(june-november), making it flyable year round.
Rules and notes
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Pilot comments
Beautiful region of El Salvador, offering spectacular views of the valley and the volcano. There is another site nearby that faces southwest as well. Great spot for students, tandems, and ground handling.
Nearby sites
San Esteban (19) · Ilopango (0) · Loma Kerim (47) · El Zonte (17) · San Julian (2) · Balsamar (20)