Teba Poniente

Teba Poniente is a thermal, soaring and flatland launch at 594 m in Málaga province, Spain, flying with wind from the north, south, west and northwest. On westerly wind days, be prepared for a distinctive smell from a nearby pig farm — a quirk of the location rather than a flight hazard, but worth knowing before you commit to a session here. Beyond the main west-facing launch, additional south- and north-facing take-offs are available nearby, giving options as the wind shifts through the day. Landing is mostly done by top-landing back at launch rather than heading down to a separate LZ. One useful fact for planning: this site sits just outside Málaga's controlled airspace (CTR), which begins somewhat southeast of the town — worth confirming on a current airspace chart before flying, especially near that boundary. With multiple launch directions and generally simple top-landing, Teba Poniente is a flexible site for pilots working the Málaga region, pig farm smell notwithstanding.

Launch & conditions

Additional south- and north-facing take-offs are available near the main west-facing launch, giving options as wind shifts through the day. Landing is mostly by top-landing back at launch.

Local rules & hazards

This site sits just outside Málaga's controlled airspace (CTR), which begins somewhat southeast of the town — worth confirming on a current airspace chart before flying, especially near that boundary.

Check conditions before you fly

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