Cap5

Cap5 launches at 3,222 m in Bolivia, about 800 m above the landing zone, and flies with wind from the north through northeast to east and southeast, well suited to cross-country flying given the altitude and vertical relief available. The site sits roughly 35 minutes from the Plaza de Capinota, making it a manageable trip from town. Flying here is strongly thermal with generally light wind, which keeps the site flyable across most of the day rather than just a short window, though conditions turn genuinely hot between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., so plan hydration and timing around that heat. Access to takeoff requires arranging things with the local flying club beforehand, so this isn't a casual walk-up site for first-time visitors. The official landing zone lies about 6 km from launch, with a height difference of 818 m, giving a real sense of the glide and terrain involved in a full flight here.

Launch & conditions

Takeoff sits about 800 m above the landing zone, oriented east to northeast. The official landing zone is about 6 km away, with a height difference of 818 m.

Getting there & local rules

About 35 minutes from the Plaza de Capinota.

Local rules & hazards

Reaching takeoff requires arranging access with the local flying club beforehand. Conditions are strongly thermal with generally light wind, keeping the site flyable most of the day, though it runs very hot between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Cap5, read the wind and thermals for the site itself, confirm the day's rules with the local club, and remember the standing rule — when in doubt, don't launch. In the free OutDare app you can open Cap5 with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.