Iquique - Alto Hospicio

52🟡 Marginal

Chile · Takeoff 506 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0445

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~660 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h

Base: 660 m

CAPE: 0

LI: 5.4

2026-07-0540

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~468 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h

Base: 468 m

CAPE: 0

LI: 5.5

2026-07-0640

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~539 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h

Base: 539 m

CAPE: 0

LI: 5.6

2026-07-0745

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~585 m, viento 9 km/h.

Wind max: 9 km/h

Base: 585 m

CAPE: 0

LI: 6.3

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 area with car parking at the top of the mountain. Easy take off. As of January 2015, the place is being 'upgraded' with artificial grass, toilets, shades, etc. 2019: CLOSED

About this site

Iquique - Alto Hospicio is a paragliding launch site in Chile, near Iquique. Takeoff elevation is 506 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.