Arrabida HG ramp
📍 Setubal , Palmela · Nearest city: Quinta do Anjo (10 km)
10 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 368 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
38.48140, -8.98921Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:55 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~602 m, strong wind (29 km/h).
base ~602m · wind 29 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1181 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~1181m · wind 12 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~897 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~897m · wind 18 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 | 0.35 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
This takeoff is a ramp for hang-gliders.
Rules and notes
Flying and landing on the beach is prohibited from june until september.
Nearby sites
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