Rabacal (Madeira)
📍 Madeira , Calheta · Nearest city: Arco da Calheta (4 km)
26 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1288 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
32.75210, -17.13150Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:12 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~769 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~769m · wind 10 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~524 m, wind 13 km/h.
base ~524m · wind 13 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~199 m, wind 13 km/h, precipitation 1.0 mm.
base ~199m · wind 13 km/h · precip 1.0mmComposite 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 | 0.80 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Gentle grass slope, at aprox 1200 m high.
Pilot comments
do not step into the little water channel in front of the take -off and be careful, with walking tourists
Nearby sites
Arco da Calheta - Rochao (24) · Pico Gordo (25) · Paul da Serra (32) · Paul da Serra Juncal (28) · Paul da Serra Cristo Rei (27) · Arco da Calheta (24)