Arco da Calheta - Rochao
📍 Madeira , Calheta · Nearest city: Arco da Calheta (2 km)
24 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 818 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
32.72630, -17.13480Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
⭐ Best month: Jul (95/100, 22°C, 2mm lluvia) · Worst month: Nov (53/100, 160mm lluvia)
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 | 0.76 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
The best takeoff in Madeira Island for XC-Flights. Many of the local competitions are held there due to its frequent good flying conditions all year round. Frequent meeting point to local pilots. Foreign pilots welcome. Gentle, wide and long slope. Not in the rotor, without cranes nearby, also cactus free and without buildings.
Nearby sites
Arco da Calheta (24) · Rabacal (Madeira) (26) · Canhas (20) · Paul da Serra Cristo Rei (27) · Paul da Serra Juncal (28) · Pico Gordo (25)