Copacabana
📍 Puno , Yunguyo · Nearest city: Yunguyo (8 km)
15 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 4180 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-16.17790, -69.08660Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
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 | 0.20 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 4180 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 13.9° |
| Slope aspect | 263° (W) |
| Hemisphere | south — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
Ceroka hill, 4,150 meters height.
Rules and notes
There is no flight regulation yet
Pilot comments
You can fly from March to November and possibly some days from December to February due the rainy season. Favorable flight conditions, thanks to the lake breeze with NW orientation, during the whole day in the wintertime.
Nearby sites
Patamanta (16) · Coroico (17) · la Muela del diablo (15) · The Antenas (9) · Huajchilla (53) · Yanari (66)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.