Azinha
📍 Guarda , Manteigas · Nearest city: Manteigas (8 km)
20 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1240 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
40.43070, -7.45540Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:19 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1770 m, strong wind (30 km/h).
base ~1770m · wind 30 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1365 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~1365m · wind 10 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1763 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~1763m · 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 | 0.61 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
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Rules and notes
Most of the flying area is under the Temporary Reserved Airspace areas TRA54 and TRA55, used mainly for military purpose. The normal maximum altitude allowed is 3200m (10500 feet), but often for events in the area, NOTAMs to FL125 (3810m or 12500 feet).
Pilot comments
Azinha is the cornerstone of the flying sites in Serra da Estrela. With its South facing take-off high above the valley it presents a stunning view towards Torre (the highest peak of Serra da Estrela mountain ridge and continental Portugal) and over the the river Zêzere. (©clubevertical.org)
Nearby sites
Vale Amoreira (Manteigas) (1) · Cabeça Alta - Valhelhas (1) · Sarzedo (1) · Goncalo (1) · Linhares 1 (10) · Linhares 2 (2)