Coatepeque
📍 Santa Ana · Nearest city: El Congo (4 km)
18 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1004 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
13.87790, -89.51760Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:23 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1623 m, wind 15 km/h.
base ~1623m · wind 15 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1075 m, wind 11 km/h, precipitation 2.0 mm.
base ~1075m · wind 11 km/h · precip 2.0mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~488 m, wind 10 km/h, precipitation 2.9 mm.
base ~488m · wind 10 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 | 0.57 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 1022 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 15.3° |
| Slope aspect | 292° (W) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
GPS: 13°52'40.56'N; 89°31'3.48'W Elevation : 1004 m Orientation: Southwest This takeoff is managed by “Los Zopilotosâ€, your local flying club. All “Zopilotos†can fly without restrictions. Technical and small take off. Excellent rigde soaring site, spectacular views of the crater lake Coatepeque, an ancient volcano the erupted thousands of years ago. Expect to get a lot of flying time and be carefull when the wind is too strong, it makes it tough to come down. The vehicle drives to the takeoff and pilot recovery is easy as well. Season Nov - Aug
Rules and notes
Fly at your own risk
Pilot comments
Beautiful region of El Salvador, offering spectacular views of Lake Coatepeque and Santa Ana Volcano.
Nearby sites
Volcan de Santa Ana (18) · San Julian (2) · El Cuyanausul (17) · La Milpa (4) · Loma Kerim (47) · Balsamar (20)