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Castanheira, Mogadouro

Faces NE, E, SE, SW, W, NW thermal site · 985 m takeoff · 270 m height gain

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Site guide

Castanheira, Mogadouro is a flatland site in Portugal with a recorded launch elevation of 985 m. It works best in north-easterly, easterly, south-easterly, south-westerly, westerly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in northerly and southerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

Takeoff

  • Take-off985 m · Source: ParaglidingEarth

985 m · 41.3910, -6.6073 · Directions

Landing

  • Landing715 m · Source: ParaglidingEarth

715 m · 1.3 km away · glide 1:4.8

Getting to takeoff

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When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

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Getting there

Nearest airports

  • BGC Bragança Airport53 km
  • VRL Vila Real Airport94 km
  • SLM Salamanca Airport105 km

Nearest towns

  • Mogadouro10 km
  • Sendim15 km
  • Izeda22 km

Public transport directions from Bragança Airport (Google Maps)All travel options from Bragança Airport (Rome2Rio)

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Castanheira, Mogadouro; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

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