Papa George
📍 Azuay · Nearest city: La Union (11 km)
21 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2762 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-2.75732, -78.75190Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:18 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1115 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~1115m · wind 12 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~862 m, wind 9 km/h, precipitation 5.7 mm.
base ~862m · wind 9 km/h · precip 5.7mmVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~805 m, wind 12 km/h, precipitation 2.0 mm.
base ~805m · wind 12 km/h · precip 2.0mmComposite 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 | 0.50 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 2761 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 14.6° |
| Slope aspect | 359° (N) |
| Hemisphere | south — Slope facing the daytime sun (favorable for thermals) |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
Launch elevation 2758m
Pilot comments
Launch Site Fee: Solo: $2/flight. Yearly Plan available Comercial Tandem: Contact Jorge
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