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k 51

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El Salvador · Takeoff 757 m

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2026-08-1880

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~976 m, viento 11 km/h, con precipitación 2.2 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 976 m
CAPE: 2710
LI: -2.2
2026-08-1914

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~603 m, viento 12 km/h, con precipitación 5.1 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 603 m
CAPE: 3180
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2075

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1199 m, viento 12 km/h, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 1199 m
CAPE: 3310
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2185

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~749 m, viento 9 km/h, con precipitación 1.5 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 749 m
CAPE: 2030
LI: -3.1

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Takeoff description

13°40'0.60'N; 88°50'23.51'W -Elevation:754m Orientation: East/South East This takeoff is managed by “Los Zopilotos”, your local flying club. All “Zopilotos” can fly without restrictions. Very easy take-off , wide and grassy, ideal for both paragliders and hangliders. Good access road that drives right to the launch. Both dynamic and thermic, this valley is among the areas most exposed to the sunlight in the whole country. Expect strong thermals in noon hours. With light wind excellent spot for top to bottom student flights. Ideal for tandem flights as well. Spectacular views of the valley and “Volcan de San Vicente”. Dry Season Nov-May with the incidence of strong north winds in 2-4 day periods specially through Nov-Feb, but SE winds are predominant during the rainy season(june-november), making it flyable year round.

About this site

k 51 is a paragliding launch site in El Salvador, near San Vicente. Takeoff elevation is 757 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 10/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: E, SE. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.