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Iquique - Palo Buque

37⛔ Not flyable

Chile · Takeoff 217 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0230

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~549 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 549 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 12.1
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: 8.5
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: 7.9
2026-10-0540

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~760 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 760 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 8.3

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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.