Rio de Janeiro - Rampa da Pedra Bonita (RJ)

50🟢 Flyable today

Brazil · Takeoff 507 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0475

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~142 m, viento 14 km/h, con precipitación 4.0 mm.

Wind max: 14 km/h

Base: 142 m

CAPE: 350

LI: 0.9

2026-07-0535

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~522 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h

Base: 522 m

CAPE: 10

LI: 4.3

2026-07-0665

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~600 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h

Base: 600 m

CAPE: 10

LI: 2.8

2026-07-0785

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~671 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h

Base: 671 m

CAPE: 740

LI: -2.1

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (8)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
-22.989	-43.278	436	1.00
-22.987	-43.265	387	0.93
-22.959	-43.232	374	0.89
-22.999	-43.281	313	0.83
-22.974	-43.232	100	0.79
-22.980	-43.273	367	0.78
-22.996	-43.254	54	0.76
-22.960	-43.299	851	0.75

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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.

About this site

Rio de Janeiro - Rampa da Pedra Bonita (RJ) is a paragliding launch site in Brazil, near Rio de Janeiro. Takeoff elevation is 507 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 50/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: E, SE. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.