Congonhal
📍 Minas Gerais , Pouso Alegre · Nearest city: Pouso Alegre (16 km)
42 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1402 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-22.12140, -46.03250Loading 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) | 3 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.82 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.17 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 1402 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 6.9° |
| Slope aspect | 350° (N) |
| Hemisphere | south — Slope facing the daytime sun (favorable for 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
Natural ramp, one-at-a-time take-offs for either paragliders or hang gliders.
Pilot comments
Possibilities of long distance flights. Ramp in poor conditions, restricted landing area.
Nearby sites
São João da Mata (36) · São Sebastião da Bela Vista - CSMVL (57) · Pedra do Elefante (12) · Córrego do Bom Jesus - Rampa do Neguinho (52) · Serra dos Alemães - Serrania MG (44) · Córrego do Bom Jesus - Rampa Pico da Raposa (52)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.