Papa George
📍 Azuay · Nearest city: La Union (11 km)
21 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2762 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-2.75732, -78.75190Loading 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) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.50 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 2761 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 14.6° |
| Slope aspect | 359° (N) |
| Hemisphere | south — Slope facing the daytime sun (favorable for thermals) |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
Launch elevation 2758m
Pilot comments
Launch Site Fee: Solo: $2/flight. Yearly Plan available Comercial Tandem: Contact Jorge
Nearby sites
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Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.