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San Marcos

29⛔ Not flyable

Chile · Takeoff 582 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1825

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~304 m, viento 15 km/h, con precipitación 2.8 mm.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 304 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 8.0
2026-08-1940

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~488 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 488 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 8.6
2026-08-2040

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~758 m, viento 9 km/h.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 758 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 8.6
2026-08-2145

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~381 m, viento 9 km/h.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 381 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 10.5

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Takeoff description

ample space for several gliders

About this site

San Marcos is a paragliding launch site in Chile, near Iquique. Takeoff elevation is 582 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 29/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW, W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.