Puerto Naos

Puerto Naos is a launch above La Palma's west coast in Spain's Canary Islands, sitting at 240 m and working south, southwest, west and northwest wind for thermic, soaring and hike-and-fly flying — in normal times. As of the most recent report, both the takeoff and the landing zone remain closed following the volcanic eruption that reshaped this part of the island, so flying here needs confirming before a trip rather than assumed. When the site is open, check-in with the local flying association Palmaclub is mandatory, and a weekly flying fee applies. Pilots also need to respect the tradewinds here, which can hit hard as a lee-side effect on this coast, so treat forecast wind speeds with caution even once the site reopens. Given its history and post-eruption status, this is a site to verify current conditions and access for before travelling, rather than one to show up at unannounced.

Local rules & hazards

The tradewind hits this coast hard, intensified by a lee-side effect — treat forecast wind speeds with real caution.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Puerto Naos, 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 Puerto Naos with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.