Chao da Lagoa
📍 Madeira , Funchal · Nearest city: Nossa Senhora do Monte (5 km)
22 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1400 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
32.70640, -16.91410Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:16 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~412 m, wind 8 km/h, precipitation 1.3 mm.
base ~412m · wind 8 km/h · precip 1.3mmMarginal conditions, cloud base ~618 m, wind 5 km/h.
base ~618m · wind 5 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~427 m, wind 8 km/h.
base ~427m · wind 8 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.65 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Easy and large
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