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Iquique - Palo Buque

37🟡 Marginal

Chile · Takeoff 217 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0445

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~610 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 610 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 8.6
2026-07-0540

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~432 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 432 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 8.3
2026-07-0640

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~612 m, viento 8 km/h.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 612 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 8.3
2026-07-0740

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~537 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 537 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 9.8

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Takeoff description

Takeoff: from the little dune, almost at the level of the sea.

About this site

Iquique - Palo Buque is a paragliding launch site in Chile, near Iquique. Takeoff elevation is 217 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 37/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: S, SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.