Bom Retiro (SC), Morro da Cruz
📍 Santa Catarina , Anitapolis · Nearest city: Anitapolis (35 km)
21 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1303 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-27.82900, -49.47380Takeoff 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: Sep (83/100, 20°C, 54mm lluvia) · Worst month: Dec (45/100, 213mm 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 | 0.62 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 1308 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 2.4° |
| Slope aspect | 169° (S) |
| 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
Very easy to notice the launch site from the city. The take-off is short and very risky. As there is no space for corrections, the place is not suitable for beginners. It offers an splendid view of the valley and it is located just a few kilometers from the highest point of the state.
Nearby sites
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