Canhas
📍 Madeira , Calheta · Nearest city: Arco da Calheta (3 km)
20 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 481 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
32.70290, -17.12610Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-20 14:36 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~1231 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~1231m · wind 14 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~562 m, wind 13 km/h.
base ~562m · wind 13 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~530 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~530m · wind 12 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
Gentle grass slope. Best takeoff in Madeira for teaching new pilots, landing is just in front, on the beach.
Rules and notes
Valid pilot licence, and also valid insurance apolicy.
Pilot comments
Private takeoff, but free to use, please contact www.voolivremadeira.com before.
Nearby sites
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