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Niton

8⛔ Not flyable

Ecuador · Takeoff 2993 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-037

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~264 m, viento 9 km/h, con precipitación 24.7 mm.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 264 m
CAPE: 1360
LI: -0.4
2026-10-04100

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~768 m, viento 9 km/h, con precipitación 2.5 mm.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 768 m
CAPE: 850
LI: -2.3
2026-10-0595

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~901 m, viento 9 km/h, con precipitación 2.3 mm.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 901 m
CAPE: 880
LI: -1.1
2026-10-0695

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~631 m, viento 9 km/h, con precipitación 5.3 mm.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 631 m
CAPE: 1040
LI: -1.6

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Takeoff description

Large, clear, natural grass, ideal slope, 700 square meters. Amplio y despejado, césped natural, inclinación ideal, 700 metros cuadrados.

About this site

Niton is a paragliding launch site in Ecuador, near Pelileo. Takeoff elevation is 2993 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 8/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE, S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.