Roldanillo - El Pico
📍 Valle del Cauca · Nearest city: Roldanillo (6 km)
64 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1847 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
4.40668, -76.20340Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-20 13:20 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~399 m, viento 14 km/h.
base ~399m · wind 14 km/h · precip 0.5mmDía muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~327 m, viento 11 km/h, precipitación 0.8 mm.
base ~327m · wind 11 km/h · precip 0.8mmNo recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~238 m, viento 14 km/h, precipitación 4.3 mm.
base ~238m · wind 14 km/h · precip 4.3mmDía muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~341 m, viento 12 km/h, precipitación 1.2 mm.
base ~341m · wind 12 km/h · precip 1.2mmComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Wind chart — altitude × time
Color: green < 20 km/h · yellow 20-30 · red >40. Arrows point to where the wind is blowing. Each column = 1 hour. 4 altitudes: 10m surface, 80m first thermal, 1500m (850 hPa) thermal cruise, 3000m (700 hPa) top.
Wind next days (Open-Meteo model)
Wind rose 10m — 2026-04-20
| Date | Morning 08-12h | Midday 12-16h | Evening 16-20h | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | 5 km/h NW | gust 20 | 12 km/h W | gust 30 | 7 km/h W | gust 22 |
| 2026-04-21 | 5 km/h NW | gust 20 | 12 km/h W | gust 29 | 6 km/h W | gust 22 |
Colors: green < 15 km/h (optimal) · orange 15-25 · red >25 (flying not recommended). ⚠️ = shear >25 km/h between 10m and 850 hPa (potentially broken thermals).
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 16 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.82 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.50 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 1852 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 5.0° |
| Slope aspect | 69° (E) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
This site is the most frequently flown by local pilots. It is located a few kilometers from Roldanillo, along the road to 'La Tulia'.
Rules and notes
International flight regulations. Please wear helmet, fly with equipment in good condition, radio and cell phone is for your own security.
Nearby sites
Roldanillo - El trébol (62) · Roldanillo, Aguapanela (69) · Roldanillo - El torre (64) · Roldanillo - Los Tanques (60) · Cerro Azul (52) · La Union (68)