Chiquistepe
📍 Francisco Morazan · Nearest city: Valle de Angeles (5 km)
34 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1538 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
14.19370, -87.02390Loading 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) | 2 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.79 | 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 | 1535 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 21.2° |
| Slope aspect | 194° (S) |
| Hemisphere | north — Slope facing the daytime sun (favorable for thermals) |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
small takeoff area from a turn in the road.
Rules and notes
An official site regulated by the APH. Check contact info for help.
Pilot comments
This site works great when its too windy elsewhere!
Nearby sites
la Villa de San Fransisco (43) · El Guayabo (34) · Azacualpa (7) · yuscaran (6) · Danli, Bella Vista (21) · Isla de la Tigre (2)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.