Flying sites

Take-off – Iquique - Alto Hospicio

Direction: NNEESESSWWNW
Coordinates: -20.2819, -70.1076
Altitude: 506 m
Region: Tarapacá, CL

Take-off description

Large area with car parking at the top of the mountain. Easy take off. As of January 2015, the place is being 'upgraded' with artificial grass, toilets, shades, etc. 2019: CLOSED

Getting there

Public transport works perfectly. Just take bus 121 or 3B from the market in Barros Arana street, near the intersection with Latorre street.

Weather

Ask the local pilots. Do not fly with a North wind. Do not fly if you see waves breaking offshore.

Rules / airspace

Ask the local pilots.

Comments

Great site. When I was there at the end of March 2008 the conditions were not too strong and were ideal for me to get a bit of experience with thermals. The down side is that this is the dessert and there is sand everywhere. :<(