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Puñalica

13🟡 Marginal

Ecuador · Takeoff 3955 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0265

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~225 m, viento 12 km/h, con precipitación 2.3 mm.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 225 m
CAPE: 30
LI: -0.1
2026-10-0315

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~178 m, viento 16 km/h, con precipitación 6.3 mm.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 178 m
CAPE: 440
LI: -0.8
2026-10-0414

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~233 m, viento 12 km/h, con precipitación 14.1 mm.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 233 m
CAPE: 820
LI: -2.1
2026-10-05100

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~463 m, viento 13 km/h, con precipitación 1.6 mm.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 463 m
CAPE: 390
LI: -2.1

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Takeoff description

Perfect slope, enough room, all grass. Inclinación ideal, espacio suficiente, todo pajonal.

About this site

Puñalica is a paragliding launch site in Ecuador, near Quero. Takeoff elevation is 3955 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 13/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: E. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.