Tome
📍 Biobio , Provincia de Concepcion · Nearest city: Tome (2 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 130 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-36.64020, -72.95840Forecast 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 ~595 m, strong wind (26 km/h).
base ~595m · wind 26 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~537 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~537m · wind 18 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~493 m, wind 22 km/h.
base ~493m · wind 22 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) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.45 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 131 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 17.1° |
| Slope aspect | 234° (SW) |
| Hemisphere | south — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
Intermedio, requiere dominio en inflado de Vela.
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