Abdalajis – Poniente – CLOSED!

Abdalajis Poniente sits inside Málaga's controlled airspace (the CTR/TMA around LEMG, Málaga airport) and is currently closed to free flying. The site historically launched on north, west and northwest wind for soaring and thermal flying at around 688 m, but flying here now requires prior clearance from air traffic control, which pilots do not have in practice — so this entry exists as a warning rather than a flying recommendation. Above roughly 5,500 ft QNH the ridge sits directly under active airline approach traffic into Málaga, especially on days when the coast sees no wind or a southerly flow. Local pilots have been asked to respect the airspace restriction through the regional aviation-sports federation. This is the western counterpart to nearby Abdalajis Levante, which carries the same restriction on the opposite side of the same range. If you're looking for somewhere to fly near Málaga, treat this listing as historical rather than a live launch, and check the currently open sites in the area instead.

Local rules & hazards

This is another site inside Málaga's CTR/TMA controlled airspace — flying without air traffic control clearance is not permitted here either. The same 5,500 ft QNH airline traffic ceiling applies, worst on days with calm or southerly coastal wind.

Check conditions before you fly

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