Bom Retiro (SC), Morro Do Opa
📍 Santa Catarina , Anitapolis · Nearest city: Anitapolis (35 km)
18 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 978 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-27.81170, -49.47200Loading 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: 06:38
Solar noon: 12:16
Golden hour: 16:53 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 17:53
Day: 11.2 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 | 0.55 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 984 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 5.2° |
| Slope aspect | 145° (SE) |
| 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
The take-off is 3km far from the city and is very easy and calm, specially suitable for beginners. Advanced pilots will not have much fun here. It offers a great view of the adjacent lands.
Nearby sites
Bom Retiro (SC), Morro da Cruz (21) · Bom Retiro (SC), Morro Do Claudio 2 (24) · Bom Retiro (SC), Costao do Frade (42) · Urubici - Morro do Oderdeng (15) · Rio do Sul (55) · Morro de Queimado (Santo Amaro de Imperatriz) (52)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.