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
Lat / Lng: -22.98820, -43.27880
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Forecast next days

Updated: 2026-04-19 16:23 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time

2026-04-2070/100

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1059 m, viento 11 km/h.

base ~1059m · wind 11 km/h
2026-04-2170/100

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1249 m, viento 10 km/h.

base ~1249m · wind 10 km/h
2026-04-2265/100

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1222 m, viento 10 km/h.

base ~1222m · wind 10 km/h

Composite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.

Takeoff orientations

NNEESE SSWWNW

Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable

Why this site has thermal potential

FactorValueInterpretation
Hotspot density (5 km)6 Medium
Avg thermal probability0.84 Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights
Solar orientation0.28 Slope faces north in southern hemisphere
Own flight history0.00 Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks

Real takeoff terrain

SRTM elevation512 m AMSL
Average slope29.6°
Slope aspect58° (NE)
Hemispheresouth — Slope facing the daytime sun (favorable for thermals)

Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).

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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)

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Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.