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Iquique - Palo Buque

37⛔ Not flyable

Chile · Takeoff 217 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1835

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~257 m, viento 12 km/h, con precipitación 5.0 mm.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 257 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 9.0
2026-08-1945

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~299 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 299 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 8.3
2026-08-2030

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~271 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 271 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 9.8
2026-08-2130

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~107 m, viento 6 km/h.

Wind max: 6 km/h
Base: 107 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 11.8

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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.