Itarana
📍 Espirito Santo , Itarana · Nearest city: Itarana (4 km)
18 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 645 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-19.87150, -40.83600Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
☀️ Sun times (local · America/Sao_Paulo)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 05:56
Solar noon: 11:41
Golden hour: 16:27 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 17:27
Day: 11.5 h daylight hours
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 | 0.57 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 643 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 24.8° |
| Slope aspect | 252° (W) |
| Hemisphere | south — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Upcoming competitions in this country
- Campeonato Brasileiro Sport 2026 - Bela Vista · 2026-09-01 – 2026-09-07 · CBVL
Campeonato nacional categoria Sport, Brasil
Takeoff description
Great takeoff with lots of space.
Nearby sites
Santa Teresa / Santa Tereza (20) · Baixo Guandu - Monjolo (ES) (19) · Afonso claudio - tres Pontoes (15) · Goiapabacu (13) · Timbui - Fundao (ES) (11) · Afonso Claudio - Guandú (22)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.