Porto de Abrigo
📍 Madeira , Porto Santo · Nearest city: Vila de Porto Santo (2 km)
16 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 85 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
33.06500, -16.31730Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:28 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~829 m, strong wind (30 km/h).
base ~829m · wind 30 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~908 m, wind 24 km/h.
base ~908m · wind 24 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~906 m, wind 13 km/h.
base ~906m · wind 13 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 | 0.55 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Rules and notes
The entire island is restricted air space, special permission from flight control required.
Pilot comments
The entire island is restricted air space, special permission from flight control required.imported from Liga XC Portugal
Nearby sites
Pico da Ana Ferreira (20) · Pico das Flores (16) · Porto da Cruz - Lamaceiros (Madeira) (2) · Pico do Areeiro (3) · Chao da Lagoa (22) · Pico Alto (5)