Alcaudete – Ahillos – W

Alcaudete's Ahillos-W launch sits at 1,015 m in Jaen province, Andalusia, in southern Spain, and works with wind from the southwest through northwest. It's a straightforward site to reach: a road takes a car almost to the ridge, leaving only a short 100-metre walk to takeoff, which makes it an easy add-on for pilots who don't want a long hike-up before flying. The ridge supports thermalling and soaring as well as hike-and-fly options for those who prefer to walk further. Landing is down in the town itself, so pilots should plan an approach that keeps clear of streets and buildings and picks a suitable open space well before final glide. No specific flight restrictions are reported for the area, but as with any unfamiliar Spanish site, it's worth checking current local conditions with pilots who fly there regularly before a first visit.

Launch & conditions

A car can drive almost to the top of the ridge; from the parking area it's about a 100-metre walk to the takeoff itself.

Getting there & local rules

Reachable by car nearly to the ridge top, then a short walk to launch. It's worth checking in with the local flying community before visiting, since site conditions and access can change.

Local rules & hazards

No specific flight restrictions are reported at this launch.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Alcaudete – Ahillos – W, read the wind and thermals for the site itself, confirm the day's rules with the local club, and remember the standing rule — when in doubt, don't launch. In the free OutDare app you can open Alcaudete – Ahillos – W with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.