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El Loa Ridge 550

0⛔ Not flyable

Chile · Takeoff 554 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1835

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~213 m, viento 14 km/h, con precipitación 6.0 mm.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 213 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 7.7
2026-08-1950

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~289 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 289 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 9.4
2026-08-2060

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~689 m, viento 9 km/h.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 689 m
CAPE: 100
LI: 8.4
2026-08-2145

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~322 m, viento 8 km/h.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 322 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 10.6

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El Loa Ridge 550 is a paragliding launch site in Chile, near Tocopilla. Takeoff elevation is 554 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 0/100. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.