Pico Gordo
📍 Madeira , Calheta · Nearest city: Estreito da Calheta (5 km)
25 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1250 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
32.76540, -17.14930Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.76 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
very big hill with nice short gras towards the west side of the highland Paul da Serra
Nearby sites
Rabacal (Madeira) (26) · Arco da Calheta - Rochao (24) · Fanal (5) · Paul da Serra (32) · Arco da Calheta (24) · Paul da Serra Juncal (28)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.