Balen-Keiheuvel Airfield
Today at Balen-Keiheuvel Airfield: 2.3 kt at 11:00, a working band to 4500 ft, soarable 09:00 to 13:00.
Soaring forecast for Balen-Keiheuvel Airfield
2.3 kt at the best hour, to 4,500 ft · soarable 09:00–13:00 UTC
| Hour | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climb (kt) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Strong (kt) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Band top (ft) | 3,300 | 3,500 | 3,000 | 800 | 1,100 | 1,500 | 1,800 | 2,200 | 2,400 | 1,900 | 1,400 | 1,100 | 1,000 | 800 | 4,500 |
Open the map at Balen-Keiheuvel Airfield
Climb is what a standard-class glider would average in a thermal. Heights are above sea level.
- Position
- 51.1807°N 5.2210°E
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Before you launch at Balen-Keiheuvel Airfield
| Check | What the record holds |
|---|---|
| Pick the month | The typical cloud base reaches 3,250 ft or more from April to August. |
Typical conditions at Balen-Keiheuvel Airfield
| Month | Cloud base (ft) | Wind (kt) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1100 | 7 |
| Feb | 1300 | 9 |
| Apr | 4000 | 6 |
| May | 5500 | 8 |
| Jun | 4500 | 7 |
| Jul | 4500 | 6 |
| Aug | 4300 | 7 |
| Sep | 2500 | 6 |
| Oct | 1800 | 5 |
| Dec | 1000 | 7 |
Sites near Balen-Keiheuvel Airfield
| Site | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Schaffen Airfield | 23 | to the south-west |
| Kiewit Airfield Hasselt | 26 | to the south-east |
| Nistelrode Glidersite | 60 | to the north |
| Venlo Glidersite | 72 | to the east |
| Aachen-Merzbrück Airport | 78 | to the south-east |
| Grefrath-Niershorst Airfield | 81 | to the east |