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San Marcos

29🟡 Marginal

Chile · Takeoff 582 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0440

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~412 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 412 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 5.6
2026-07-0540

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~556 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 556 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 5.8
2026-07-0645

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~968 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 968 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 5.5
2026-07-0740

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~765 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 765 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 7.1

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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.