Sra da Paz, Vila Franca do Campo - Sao Miguel
📍 Azores , Vila Franca do Campo · Nearest city: Vila Franca do Campo (1 km)
18 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 250 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
37.72820, -25.43100Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:24 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~525 m, strong wind (35 km/h), precipitation 1.2 mm.
base ~525m · wind 35 km/h · precip 1.2mmFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~508 m, strong wind (36 km/h).
base ~508m · wind 36 km/h · precip 0.5mmVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~461 m, wind 24 km/h, precipitation 0.7 mm.
base ~461m · wind 24 km/h · precip 0.7mmComposite 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 | 0.61 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
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