Skip to content

Zopilotes

13🟡 Marginal

Mexico · Takeoff 2500 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2517 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 2517 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.1
2026-08-1985

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2236 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 2236 m
CAPE: 220
LI: -2.4
2026-08-2085

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2343 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 2343 m
CAPE: 290
LI: -2.4
2026-08-2185

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2031 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 2031 m
CAPE: 370
LI: -4.0

Map and thermal hotspots

Sleep nearby

Affiliate links — we earn a commission on bookings, no extra cost for you.

Flight insurance

Affiliate links — we earn a commission on bookings, no extra cost for you.

Access local weather services when flying abroad

Affiliate links — we earn a commission on bookings, no extra cost for you.

Takeoff description

Excelent for beginner pilots

About this site

Zopilotes is a paragliding launch site in Mexico, near Las Pilas. Takeoff elevation is 2500 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 13/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.