Ponta da Cruz (Funchal)
📍 Madeira · Nearest city: Camara de Lobos (2 km)
15 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 31 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
32.63540, -16.94730Loading 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 | 0.50 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Top of a cliff.
Rules and notes
license and insurance are mandatory.
Pilot comments
Meeting point for local pilots. Near the AVLM headquarters.
Nearby sites
Pico da Cruz (20) · Chao da Lagoa (22) · Pico do Areeiro (3) · Porto da Cruz - Lamaceiros (Madeira) (2) · Canhas (20) · Bica da Cana (13)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.