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Iquique - Alto Hospicio

52⛔ Not flyable

Chile · Takeoff 506 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1835

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~206 m, viento 13 km/h, con precipitación 10.3 mm.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 206 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 8.5
2026-08-1945

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~307 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 307 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 7.5
2026-08-2030

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~119 m, viento 8 km/h.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 119 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 7.7
2026-08-2130

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~111 m, viento 6 km/h.

Wind max: 6 km/h
Base: 111 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 8.4

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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.