Pachacamac
📍 Lima · Nearest city: Cieneguilla (7 km)
44 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 451 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-12.19040, -76.83950Loading 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 | 1.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.14 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 440 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 25.2° |
| Slope aspect | 313° (NW) |
| Hemisphere | south — Slope facing the daytime sun (favorable for thermals) |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
The Take off area is in the middle of the mountain 'Punta Blanca'. Its a little spot, but easy to lunch. In summer time it is very dusty, but in winter time there are a lot of veggetation, so the glider doesnt get dirty.
Rules and notes
No rules in the mountain
Pilot comments
I like this place. Its very easy and fun to fly. The thermals are nice and not to strong.
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.