Chipoton
📍 Chimaltenango · Nearest city: El Tejar (2 km)
35 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1935 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
14.64850, -90.77010Loading 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) | 1 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.95 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.00 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 1949 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 17.8° |
| Slope aspect | 33° (NE) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Pilot comments
initialy imported from International Leonardo
Nearby sites
Paramotor Club (34) · San Andres Itzapa (4) · El Sitio (4) · Acatenango Volcano (8) · Palin (34) · Panajachel (61)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.