Castelo de Vide
📍 Portalegre , Castelo de Vide · Nearest city: Castelo de Vide (2 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 741 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
39.40080, -7.45904Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:46 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~2159 m, strong wind (34 km/h).
base ~2159m · wind 34 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1701 m, wind 6 km/h.
base ~1701m · wind 6 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1854 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~1854m · wind 12 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 | 0.39 | 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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Takeoff description
Medium large gravel field, ok for simultaneous preparation for >5 gliders, with a medium small slope. Currently there is no windsock (as of January 2025) The takeoff is accessible by a short gravel road connecting to the asphalted panoramic road, no need for 4x4 drive. From the landing the takeoff can be hiked back in max 30 minutes - initially on the small access road, and then "straight up" once on the hill below the take-off location.
Rules and notes
Check the airspace and NOTAMS on: https://cavok.pt/fuaflex/fua-portugal/
Pilot comments
Possibly good for soaring in winter, and with high XC potential in summer with W or SW wind, although in summer the wind from NE is dominating.
Nearby sites
Ribeira de Nisa e Carreiras (12) · Marvão (12) · Porto da Espada (1) · Serra de S. Mamede (1) · Porto da Espada (8) · Gardunha Sul (5)