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Niton

8🟢 Flyable today

Ecuador · Takeoff 2993 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1890

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~476 m, viento 10 km/h, con precipitación 3.7 mm.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 476 m
CAPE: 610
LI: -0.7
2026-08-1995

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~706 m, viento 11 km/h, con precipitación 2.1 mm.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 706 m
CAPE: 270
LI: -0.5
2026-08-2090

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~567 m, viento 12 km/h, con precipitación 2.9 mm.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 567 m
CAPE: 280
LI: 1.6
2026-08-2195

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~783 m, viento 13 km/h, con precipitación 2.3 mm.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 783 m
CAPE: 160
LI: -0.9

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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.