Riacho das Almas (PE)
📍 Pernambuco , Caruaru · Nearest city: Caruaru (16 km)
34 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 823 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-8.15440, -35.91610Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:02 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~684 m, wind 14 km/h, precipitation 4.5 mm.
base ~684m · wind 14 km/h · precip 4.5mmVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1050 m, wind 17 km/h.
base ~1050m · wind 17 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~679 m, wind 16 km/h, precipitation 2.7 mm.
base ~679m · wind 16 km/h · precip 2.7mmComposite 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) | 1 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.91 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.11 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Paragliding World Cup Brazil 2026 · 2026-04-19 – 2026-04-26 · PWCA [+info]
Copa del Mundo PWCA en Gov. Valadares, Brasil - Campeonato Brasileiro Sport 2026 - Bela Vista · 2026-09-01 – 2026-09-07 · CBVL
Campeonato nacional categoria Sport, Brasil
Takeoff description
Big area natural ramp to several equipaments take off at same time, 30º step.
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