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Gonça (Aterro)

West-facing ridge site · 494 m takeoff

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Site guide

Gonça (Aterro) is a flatland site in Portugal with a recorded launch elevation of 494 m. It works best in westerly winds, and can also work in northerly, north-easterly, south-westerly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

Takeoff

  • Take-off494 m · Source: ParaglidingEarth

494 m · 41.5118, -8.2717 · Directions

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When to go

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Getting there

Nearest airports

  • OPO Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport45 km
  • VRL Vila Real Airport53 km
  • VGO Vigo Airport85 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 Gonça (Aterro); most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot.

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