Chiquistepe
📍 Francisco Morazan · Nearest city: Valle de Angeles (5 km)
34 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1538 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
14.19370, -87.02390Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:03 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1340 m, wind 22 km/h.
base ~1340m · wind 22 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1080 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~1080m · wind 12 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1070 m, wind 17 km/h, precipitation 1.1 mm.
base ~1070m · wind 17 km/h · precip 1.1mmComposite 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) | 2 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.79 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.00 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 1535 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 21.2° |
| Slope aspect | 194° (S) |
| Hemisphere | north — Slope facing the daytime sun (favorable for thermals) |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
small takeoff area from a turn in the road.
Rules and notes
An official site regulated by the APH. Check contact info for help.
Pilot comments
This site works great when its too windy elsewhere!
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