Pena Furada
📍 Faro , Vila do Bispo · Nearest city: Vila do Bispo (3 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 129 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
37.11120, -8.90339Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:37 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~579 m, wind 23 km/h.
base ~579m · wind 23 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~898 m, wind 11 km/h.
base ~898m · wind 11 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~701 m, wind 17 km/h.
base ~701m · wind 17 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 | 0.46 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Winchtowing on the side of the road on the payout system.
Rules and notes
Always speak wiht the Locals!!
Pilot comments
Acro Spot, winchtowing training, tandems, Xc cross Country, Skydive"base jump" . And perfect to improve your skills.
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