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Punta Chiquirrin

14🟡 Marginal

El Salvador · Takeoff 8 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1865

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1606 m, viento 19 km/h, con precipitación 2.0 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 1606 m
CAPE: 3510
LI: -1.1
2026-08-1970

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1289 m, viento 15 km/h, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 1289 m
CAPE: 4110
LI: 0.8
2026-08-2065

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1740 m, viento 16 km/h, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 1740 m
CAPE: 1910
LI: -1.4
2026-08-2170

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1499 m, viento 16 km/h, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 1499 m
CAPE: 3790
LI: -3.5

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About this site

Punta Chiquirrin is a paragliding launch site in El Salvador, near La Union. Takeoff elevation is 8 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 14/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: S, SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.