Bica da Cana
📍 Madeira , Sao Vicente · Nearest city: Sao Vicente (4 km)
13 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1620 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
32.76520, -17.06540Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:45 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~379 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~379m · wind 10 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~537 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~537m · wind 12 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~234 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~234m · wind 12 km/h · precip 0.4mmComposite 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 | 0.33 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Highest regular starting place of Madeira, spectacular views on the lookout point and grandiose flight over the direction of Sao Vicente (1620m)
Nearby sites
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