Patu (PB)
📍 Rio Grande do Norte , Patu · Nearest city: Patu (5 km)
46 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 552 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-6.15000, -37.62700Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:44 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~690 m, wind 8 km/h, precipitation 0.9 mm.
base ~690m · wind 8 km/h · precip 0.9mmVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~997 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~997m · wind 10 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~980 m, wind 15 km/h.
base ~980m · wind 15 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) | 9 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.83 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.05 | 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
Dirt ramp: quite wide, but can be tricky to launch if wind is not straight-in.
Pilot comments
Strong conditions with thermals in between 5 to 10 m/s, and higher air routes from 5,100 to 10,000 ft. Great for XC flights, due to the many landing options and large amount of roads for pilot pick-up.
Nearby sites
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