Concha Chinas
📍 Jalisco , Puerto Vallarta · Nearest city: Puerto Vallarta (4 km)
13 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 131 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
20.58100, -105.23800Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:44 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~402 m, wind 14 km/h, beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~402m · wind 14 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~355 m, wind 16 km/h, beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~355m · wind 16 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~343 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~343m · wind 14 km/hComposite 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 | 0.42 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 131 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 16.8° |
| Slope aspect | 274° (W) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
This is an afternoon site and needs a sea breeze with some South in it. While the launch has been improved, it is small without a bail-out option. You need a breeze to be able to launch with only a few steps. Jungle surrounds the launch. You will need solid launching skills, this is not a launch for beginners.
Pilot comments
This site has both ridge lift and thermals. The thermals may require active flying.
Nearby sites
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