Bergheim Airfield
Today at Bergheim Airfield: 2.7 kt at 12:00, a working band to 3700 ft, soarable 09:00 to 15:00.
Soaring forecast for Bergheim Airfield
2.7 kt at the best hour, to 3,700 ft · soarable 09:00–15:00 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 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Strong (kt) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Band top (ft) | 1,200 | 1,300 | 1,400 | 1,700 | 2,000 | 2,400 | 2,700 | 3,600 | 3,700 | 3,600 | 3,000 | 2,600 | 2,200 | 1,800 | 1,700 |
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Climb is what a standard-class glider would average in a thermal. Heights are above sea level.
- Position
- 50.9763°N 6.6102°E
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Before you launch at Bergheim Airfield
| Check | What the record holds |
|---|---|
| Pick the month | The typical cloud base reaches 3,850 ft or more from April to August. |
Typical conditions at Bergheim Airfield
| Month | Cloud base (ft) | Wind (kt) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1600 | 8 |
| Feb | 1800 | 9 |
| Apr | 4300 | 6 |
| May | 5600 | 7 |
| Jun | 4800 | 7 |
| Jul | 4400 | 7 |
| Aug | 4600 | 7 |
| Sep | 3400 | 7 |
| Oct | 2100 | 6 |
| Dec | 1200 | 8 |
Sites near Bergheim Airfield
| Site | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Leverkusen Airfield | 28 | to the east |
| Langenfeld-Wiescheid Airfield | 32 | to the north-east |
| Aachen-Merzbrück Airport | 34 | to the south-west |
| Meiersberg Airfield | 43 | to the north-east |
| Grefrath-Niershorst Airfield | 43 | to the north-west |
| Bonn-Hangelar Airfield | 45 | to the south-east |