Calima
📍 Valle del Cauca · Nearest city: Calimita (2 km)
18 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2059 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
3.92472, -76.51700Takeoff 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 | 0.47 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 2061 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 17.4° |
| Slope aspect | 81° (E) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
Area pilots say that the infrastructure is good, bringing all his knowledge and candles for free flight and paramotor. At the edge of a lake is located Calima complex alpine style chalets for guests willing to accommodate horseback riding, sailing and kayaking, plus gliders. The scenery is superb and offers two departures with lake view. The best conditions for flight are in the morning, and locals say there 300 days a year of good time, besides the tropical exoticism, its colors and flavors ...
Rules and notes
Flight regulations issued by Fedeaereos
Pilot comments
Quick access from Lake Calima, especially from the North. The characteristics of the hill are favorable both in geography in their respective scale (more than 500m high) and wind direction. - Take off is fairly large and clean, may require little or no work to prepare. - Chances of finding thermal reservoirs that appear to exist and that can be exploited for possible flights even XC.
Nearby sites
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