Betzdorf-Kirchen Airfield
Today at Betzdorf-Kirchen Airfield: 2.4 kt at 13:00, a working band to 3700 ft, soarable 10:00 to 14:00.
Soaring forecast for Betzdorf-Kirchen Airfield
2.4 kt at the best hour, to 3,700 ft · soarable 10:00–14:00 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 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Strong (kt) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Band top (ft) | 3,500 | 3,200 | 3,100 | 3,700 | 3,700 | 1,000 | 1,400 | 2,400 | 3,400 | 3,200 | 2,600 | 1,700 | 1,300 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Open the map at Betzdorf-Kirchen Airfield
Climb is what a standard-class glider would average in a thermal. Heights are above sea level.
- Position
- 50.8177°N 7.8341°E
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Before you launch at Betzdorf-Kirchen Airfield
| Check | What the record holds |
|---|---|
| Pick the month | The typical cloud base reaches 4,300 ft or more from April to August. |
Typical conditions at Betzdorf-Kirchen Airfield
| Month | Cloud base (ft) | Wind (kt) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1900 | 5 |
| Feb | 2300 | 7 |
| Apr | 5500 | 5 |
| May | 5900 | 6 |
| Jun | 5200 | 5 |
| Jul | 5000 | 5 |
| Aug | 5300 | 5 |
| Sep | 3600 | 6 |
| Oct | 2500 | 5 |
| Dec | 1800 | 4 |
Sites near Betzdorf-Kirchen Airfield
| Site | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Bergneustadt-Auf dem Dümpel Airfield | 28 | to the north |
| Hirzenhain Airfield | 41 | to the east |
| Bonn-Hangelar Airfield | 47 | to the west |
| Werdohl-Küntrop Airfield | 53 | to the north |
| Mönchsheide Glider Field | 53 | to the south-west |
| Radevormwald-Leye Glider Field | 54 | to the north-west |