Imbabura volcano
📍 Imbabura · Nearest city: Atuntaqui (10 km)
11 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 3355 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
0.26825, -78.15340Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:54 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~883 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~883m · wind 10 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~743 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~743m · wind 12 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~683 m, wind 11 km/h, precipitation 0.6 mm.
base ~683m · wind 11 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 | 0.11 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 3360 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 19.3° |
| Slope aspect | 108° (E) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
A nice grassy slope with room for a few gliders.
Nearby sites
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