Ponta da Cruz (Funchal)
📍 Madeira · Nearest city: Camara de Lobos (2 km)
15 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 31 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
32.63540, -16.94730Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:33 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~1029 m, wind 13 km/h.
base ~1029m · wind 13 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~594 m, wind 15 km/h.
base ~594m · wind 15 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~397 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~397m · wind 14 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 | 0.50 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Top of a cliff.
Rules and notes
license and insurance are mandatory.
Pilot comments
Meeting point for local pilots. Near the AVLM headquarters.
Nearby sites
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