Pachacamac
📍 Lima · Nearest city: Cieneguilla (7 km)
44 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 451 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-12.19040, -76.83950Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:50 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~441 m, wind 13 km/h.
base ~441m · wind 13 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~468 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~468m · wind 12 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~473 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~473m · 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) | 3 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 1.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.14 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 440 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 25.2° |
| Slope aspect | 313° (NW) |
| Hemisphere | south — Slope facing the daytime sun (favorable for thermals) |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
The Take off area is in the middle of the mountain 'Punta Blanca'. Its a little spot, but easy to lunch. In summer time it is very dusty, but in winter time there are a lot of veggetation, so the glider doesnt get dirty.
Rules and notes
No rules in the mountain
Pilot comments
I like this place. Its very easy and fun to fly. The thermals are nice and not to strong.
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