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
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
Jan
60
25°C
Feb
45
24°C
Mar
60
24°C
Apr
95
24°C
May
93
22°C
Jun
100
20°C
Jul
95
20°C
Aug
100
22°C
Sep
100
27°C
Oct
75
25°C
Nov
60
22°C
Dec
45
23°C
⭐ Best month: Jun (100/100, 20°C, 3mm lluvia) · Worst month: Dec (45/100, 251mm 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: 06:19
Solar noon: 12:02
Golden hour: 16:45 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 17:45
Day: 11.4 h daylight hours
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
- 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.
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.