Paramotor Club
📍 Chimaltenango · Nearest city: El Tejar (3 km)
34 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1762 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
14.67570, -90.79190Loading 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 | 1762 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 3.9° |
| Slope aspect | 167° (S) |
| Hemisphere | north — Slope facing the daytime sun (favorable for thermals) |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
There is a 400 meter long track in grass.
Rules and notes
Respect the air traffic regulations, we are on a helicopter traffic route
Nearby sites
Chipoton (35) · San Andres Itzapa (4) · El Sitio (4) · Acatenango Volcano (8) · Panajachel (61) · Palin (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.