Bototillo
📍 Guayas · Nearest city: Santa Lucia (1 km)
41 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 312 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-2.17610, -80.00710Loading 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) | 6 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.78 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.05 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 322 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 6.7° |
| Slope aspect | 10° (N) |
| Hemisphere | south — Slope facing the daytime sun (favorable for thermals) |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Rules and notes
PRIVATE PROPERTY TAKE OFF
Pilot comments
PWC 2017 (28.10.- 4.11.) held here
Nearby sites
San Pedro I (4) · Torre Loma (16) · San Pedro II (4) · La Silla (The Chair) (40) · Antenas Chone (35) · Minas (8)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.