Alto Hospicio

52⛔ Not flyable

Chile · Takeoff 542 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0230

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~544 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h

Base: 544 m

CAPE: 0

LI: 9.6

2026-10-0340

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~707 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h

Base: 707 m

CAPE: 0

LI: 6.4

2026-10-0445

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~839 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h

Base: 839 m

CAPE: 0

LI: 7.3

2026-10-0540

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~763 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h

Base: 763 m

CAPE: 0

LI: 6.8

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (6)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
-20.282	-70.110	397	0.97
-20.245	-70.120	365	0.88
-20.306	-70.130	251	0.81
-20.260	-70.120	185	0.78
-20.292	-70.113	341	0.72
-20.272	-70.113	378	0.66

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Takeoff description

Large enough for at least 10 wings; partly covered by 'carpet', rest is sandy.

About this site

Alto Hospicio is a paragliding launch site in Chile, near Iquique. Takeoff elevation is 542 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 52/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW, W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.