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📍 Huehuetenango , Municipio de Chiantla · Nearest city: Chiantla (9 km)
36 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 3143 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
15.43900, -91.45470Loading 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 | 0.90 | 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 | 3142 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 0.9° |
| Slope aspect | 41° (NE) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Pilot comments
initialy imported from International Leonardo
Nearby sites
Mirador Cuchumatanes (39) · San Pedro (49) · San Andres Panajachel (63) · Panajachel (61) · Atitlán Volcano (26) · Paramotor Club (34)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.