Rio de Janeiro - Rampa da Pedra Bonita (RJ)
📍 Rio de Janeiro , Rio De Janeiro · Nearest city: Rio de Janeiro (12 km)
50 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 507 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-22.98820, -43.27880Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:23 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1059 m, viento 11 km/h.
base ~1059m · wind 11 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1249 m, viento 10 km/h.
base ~1249m · wind 10 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1222 m, viento 10 km/h.
base ~1222m · wind 10 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 6 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.84 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.28 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 512 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 29.6° |
| Slope aspect | 58° (NE) |
| 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
The take-off is a specially made ramp up Pedra Bonita. The top of the ramp is used by hang-gliders. Underneath and to the front of the ramp is for paragliders.
Rules and notes
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Pilot comments
You MUST check in at the club office and pay for a day membership of the club before flying. When I was here in February the wind was very light and there were some very gently thermals.
Nearby sites
Niteroi -Rampa do Parque da Cidade (RJ) (56) · Morro do Rangel (2) · Grumari (RJ) (5) · Jaú (32) · Rio Rural (62) · Nova Iguacu -Serra do Vulcano (RJ) (55)