San Esteban
📍 San Vicente · Nearest city: Apastepeque (2 km)
19 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 844 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
13.68400, -88.78170Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:22 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1365 m, wind 14 km/h, precipitation 1.6 mm, beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~1365m · wind 14 km/h · precip 1.6mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~719 m, wind 11 km/h, precipitation 5.5 mm, beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~719m · wind 11 km/h · precip 5.5mmVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~572 m, wind 13 km/h, precipitation 1.6 mm.
base ~572m · wind 13 km/h · precip 1.6mmComposite 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 | 0.61 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 835 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 17.3° |
| Slope aspect | 32° (NE) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
Public Hill
Rules and notes
Fly at your own risk
Nearby sites
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