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Gomide

S to SW facing ridge site · 545 m takeoff · 342 m height gain

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Site guide

Gomide is a hill site in Portugal with a recorded launch elevation of 545 m. It works best in southerly and south-westerly winds, and can also work in south-easterly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.

Takeoff

  • Take-offAltitude: 640 m Desnível: 440 m (Aldeia) Descolagem: Ampla; Fácil; Limpa Coordenadas: Latit: 41.7298 Long: -8.3858 Acessos: Muito Bons, em vias de ficarem Excelentes (Asfalto) Altitude: 640 m Ascent: 440 m (Village) Takeoff: Large, Easy…545 m · Source: ParaglidingEarth

545 m · 41.7248, -8.3794 · Directions

Landing

  • LandingA aterragem oficial fica situada num campo bastante amplo, à face da estrada de acesso á descolagem de Gomide (lateralmente possui oliveiras).203 m · Source: ParaglidingEarth

203 m · 2.1 km away · glide 1:6.1

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When to go

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Getting there

Nearest airports

  • OPO Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport59 km
  • VGO Vigo Airport60 km
  • VRL Vila Real Airport74 km

Public transport directions from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (Google Maps)All travel options from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (Rome2Rio)

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Gomide; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot.

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