Teno – San Isidro

Teno – San Isidro is a thermal and hike-and-fly site in central Chile, launching about 420 m above the landing area in south, southwest or west wind. It's private land, so pilots need permission from the landowner before flying here — this isn't a walk-up public site. Access is preferably by 4x4 along the road that runs up to the cell-phone towers, though walking up is also possible. In summer the site tends to get windy, and conditions are better after around 17:00, so an evening flight window works best in the hot months. Landing is easy: the area is agricultural with many possible landing fields, which also makes rescue straightforward if something goes wrong. Between the permission requirement and the strong summer wind, this is a site to plan for rather than show up to on a whim, but the flexible landing options make it a forgiving one once you're in the air.

Launch & conditions

Launch is about 420 m above the landing area, flyable in south, southwest or west wind.

Getting there & local rules

This is private land — pilots need permission from the landowner before flying. Access is preferably by 4x4 along the road to the cell-phone towers, or on foot.

Local rules & hazards

In summer the site gets windy; conditions are better after around 17:00, so an evening flight window works best in the hot months.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Teno – San Isidro, 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 Teno – San Isidro with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.