Despegue Filadelfia
📍 Caldas · Nearest city: Filadelfia (2 km)
40 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1825 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
5.28282, -75.56780Loading 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) | 3 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.87 | 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 | 1796 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 21.5° |
| Slope aspect | 286° (W) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
Vereda la aguadita sector las cruces VOLADERO BUENOS AIRES
Rules and notes
Para poder volar en este sitio se debe contar con radio, botas y demás elementos mínimos de seguridad
Pilot comments
Excelente sitio, una vista espectacular, condiciones de vuelo dinámico y térmico, se puede hacer cross para el municipio de La Merced y La Pintada, o para el sector de la vereda el kilómetro 41, Irra y el valle de Risaralda
Nearby sites
Despegue el Tambor (42) · chinchina (3) · Risaralda -Reyes de la colina (66) · El Brillante, San José (54) · Cordoncillo (46) · Pantanillo (39)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.