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Rio de Janeiro - Rampa da Pedra Bonita (RJ)

50⛔ Not flyable

Brazil · Takeoff 507 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0335

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~32 m, viento 12 km/h, con precipitación 7.7 mm.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 32 m
CAPE: 90
LI: 4.0
2026-10-0480

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~582 m, viento 12 km/h, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 582 m
CAPE: 1530
LI: -2.9
2026-10-0514

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~615 m, viento 12 km/h, con precipitación 4.7 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 615 m
CAPE: 2160
LI: -3.5
2026-10-0616

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~136 m, viento 6 km/h, con precipitación 8.7 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 6 km/h
Base: 136 m
CAPE: 2590
LI: -1.6

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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.