Jangas
📍 Ancash , Provincia de Huaraz · Nearest city: Jangas (3 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 3552 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-9.42938, -77.58770Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:39 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~483 m, wind 13 km/h, precipitation 3.2 mm.
base ~483m · wind 13 km/h · precip 3.2mmVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~840 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~840m · wind 14 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~604 m, wind 11 km/h, precipitation 6.6 mm.
base ~604m · wind 11 km/h · precip 6.6mmComposite 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 | 0.19 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 3554 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 20.5° |
| Slope aspect | 211° (SW) |
| Hemisphere | south — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
Smooth slope to launch from. Just perfect. You will see it, there is no development, but the launch is clean and easy.
Rules and notes
Don't cross the river!
Pilot comments
Sweet!! Strong, big beautiful scenery. Incredible altitude gains possible
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