Pernambuco (Arcoverde) (Brazil)

Region · Paragliding XC · flights ≥100 pts · 2015–2025

⚠ All locations come from where flight tracks uploaded to XContest start, not from surveyed launch sites, so they are approximate. Contact local pilots or clubs before visiting; unannounced visits can jeopardize site access.

63flights ≥100 pts

5.7flights per year

203average points

366.4maximum points

175.5 kmaverage distance

366.4 kmmaximum distance

1.2XC days per year

36pilots

11active years

decliningtrend

Oct–Novmain season

79 %foreign pilots

33 %weekend flights

XC days per year: days with at least 3 qualifying flights. Average and maximum points: the best average and the best flight among its sites.

Sites

Name	Flights
Arcoverde	26
Piranhas	19
Pesqueira	10
Tanque d'Arca	8

Neighbouring regions (≤ 300 km)

Name	Distance	Flights/yr
Paraíba (Assu)	250.6 km N	174.3
Sergipe	279.4 km SW	0.6

Statistics

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Typical launch time by month (local)

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Top flights

Date	Distance (km)	Points	Route	Class	XContest
2016-10-17	366.4	366.4	Open distance	D	↗
2016-10-22	340.5	340.5	Open distance	D	↗
2020-10-17	336.1	336.1	Open distance	D	↗
2016-10-17	277.8	277.8	Open distance	C	↗
2016-10-24	272.1	272.1	Open distance	B	↗

Airspace restrictions and local rules apply. Data provided as-is, without warranty of any kind.

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