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Niton

8🟢 Flyable today

Ecuador · Takeoff 2993 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0490

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~447 m, viento 11 km/h, con precipitación 2.8 mm.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 447 m
CAPE: 350
LI: 1.2
2026-07-0590

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~672 m, viento 12 km/h, con precipitación 0.7 mm.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 672 m
CAPE: 430
LI: -1.5
2026-07-0695

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~653 m, viento 11 km/h, con precipitación 1.4 mm.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 653 m
CAPE: 510
LI: -1.3
2026-07-0795

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~518 m, viento 12 km/h, con precipitación 2.2 mm.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 518 m
CAPE: 510
LI: -0.4

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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.