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Cachoeira de Macacu - Rampa de Papucaia (RJ)

63🟢 Flyable today

Brazil · Takeoff 622 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1870

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1356 m, viento 5 km/h.

Wind max: 5 km/h
Base: 1356 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.4
2026-08-1985

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1717 m, viento 5 km/h.

Wind max: 5 km/h
Base: 1717 m
CAPE: 260
LI: 1.3
2026-08-2080

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1761 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 1761 m
CAPE: 370
LI: 3.2
2026-08-2175

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1582 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 1582 m
CAPE: 240
LI: 0.8

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Takeoff description

The quadrant on the ramp and another larger quadrant N with simultaneous takeoff for three paragliders

About this site

Cachoeira de Macacu - Rampa de Papucaia (RJ) is a paragliding launch site in Brazil, near Cachoeiras de Macacu. Takeoff elevation is 622 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 63/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, NE, W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.