Pico das Freiras, Ribeira Grande - Sao Miguel
📍 Azores , Ponta Delgada · Nearest city: Faja de Baixo (6 km)
16 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 187 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
37.80100, -25.65050Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:30 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~563 m, strong wind (37 km/h), precipitation 1.4 mm.
base ~563m · wind 37 km/h · precip 1.4mmMarginal conditions, cloud base ~484 m, strong wind (41 km/h), precipitation 0.6 mm.
base ~484m · wind 41 km/h · precip 0.6mmFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~468 m, strong wind (27 km/h).
base ~468m · wind 27 km/h · precip 0.5mmComposite 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 | 0.53 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
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