Andradas - Pico do Gaviao
📍 Minas Gerais , Andradas · Nearest city: Andradas (8 km)
68 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1634 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-22.01560, -46.62650Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-20 12:48 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1712 m, viento 11 km/h.
base ~1712m · wind 11 km/hDía muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1306 m, viento 9 km/h.
base ~1306m · wind 9 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1508 m, viento 8 km/h.
base ~1508m · wind 8 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1430 m, viento 9 km/h.
base ~1430m · wind 9 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-20✅ Flyable · peak 63 at 12h
| 08 50 | 09 50 | 10 50 | 11 55 | 12 63 | 13 55 | 14 55 | 15 55 | 16 58 | 17 58 | 18 50 | 19 50 | 20 50 |
Peak 12h: CAPE 10 J/kg · LI -0.1 · BL top 1465 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 3421 m · 0°C at 4720 m · Pro score 76/100 · sun 56° over slope
2026-04-21✅ Flyable · peak 60 at 12h
| 08 30 | 09 50 | 10 50 | 11 50 | 12 60 | 13 60 | 14 55 | 15 55 | 16 50 | 17 50 | 18 50 | 19 50 | 20 30 |
Peak 12h: CAPE 10 J/kg · LI 1.9 · BL top 1415 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 3159 m · 0°C at 4850 m · Pro score 78/100 · sun 55° over slope
Hourly flyability (0–100). ⛈️ = storm risk · ☁️⚠️ = cloud suck · 🏔️ = active ridge lift. CAPE = convective energy, LI = stability, BL top = thermal ceiling, w* = estimated dry thermal velocity. Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF/GFS/ICON blend model).
Estimated vertical profile (Sounding)
Reference time: 12:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 22.5°C · Td: 8.2°C
LCL (cloud base): 1787 m
BL top: 1465 m
0°C level: 4720 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
Wind chart — altitude × time
Color: green < 20 km/h · yellow 20-30 · red >40. Arrows point to where the wind is blowing. Each column = 1 hour. 4 altitudes: 10m surface, 80m first thermal, 1500m (850 hPa) thermal cruise, 3000m (700 hPa) top.
Wind next days (Open-Meteo model)
Wind rose 10m — 2026-04-20
| Date | Morning 08-12h | Midday 12-16h | Evening 16-20h | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | 3 km/h N | gust 15 | 9 km/h SW | gust 27 | 6 km/h S | gust 27 |
| 2026-04-21 | 5 km/h NE | gust 17 | 8 km/h W | gust 28 | 6 km/h S | gust 28 |
Colors: green < 15 km/h (optimal) · orange 15-25 · red >25 (flying not recommended). ⚠️ = shear >25 km/h between 10m and 850 hPa (potentially broken thermals).
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 11 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.72 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.75 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 1638 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 2.0° |
| Slope aspect | 231° (SW) |
| Hemisphere | south — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Paragliding World Cup Brazil 2026 · 2026-04-19 – 2026-04-26 · PWCA [+info]
Copa del Mundo PWCA en Gov. Valadares, Brasil - Campeonato Brasileiro Sport 2026 - Bela Vista · 2026-09-01 – 2026-09-07 · CBVL
Campeonato nacional categoria Sport, Brasil
Takeoff description
10 different concrete and natural ramps for take-offs on a huge well-cared ï¬eld, allowing for simultaneous take-offs.
Pilot comments
One of the top-5 Brazilian sites, where remarkable XC fight records were registered. Situated right on the border of MG - SP.
Nearby sites
Jacutinga-MG (29) · Pedra do Elefante (12) · Pocos de Caldas (61) · Aguas de Lindoia (56) · Serra Negra - Alto da Serra (46) · Socorro (51)