Teresopolis -Nova Rampa
📍 Rio de Janeiro , Teresopolis · Nearest city: Teresopolis (3 km)
28 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1126 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-22.43390, -42.95840Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
Jan
45
24°C
Feb
45
25°C
Mar
45
24°C
Apr
83
23°C
May
88
22°C
Jun
95
20°C
Jul
88
20°C
Aug
93
21°C
Sep
88
24°C
Oct
75
22°C
Nov
45
23°C
Dec
45
24°C
⭐ Best month: Jun (95/100, 20°C, 29mm lluvia) · Worst month: Dec (45/100, 270mm lluvia)
☀️ Sun times (local · America/Sao_Paulo)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 06:07
Solar noon: 11:50
Golden hour: 16:33 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 17:33
Day: 11.4 h daylight hours
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 | 0.86 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 1115 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 23.7° |
| Slope aspect | 190° (S) |
| Hemisphere | south — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Upcoming competitions in this country
- Campeonato Brasileiro Sport 2026 - Bela Vista · 2026-09-01 – 2026-09-07 · CBVL
Campeonato nacional categoria Sport, Brasil
Takeoff description
ascent with the glider about 70 meters wide takeoff., landing on the lawn, some experience necessary for the landing
Nearby sites
Pedra da Tartaruga (19) · Teresopolis -Granja Mafra (57) · Petrópolis - Cobiçado (56) · Petrópolis – Alto Morin (43) · Petrópolis - Castelinho (55) · Petropolis - Simeria (50)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.