Borkenberge Airfield
Today at Borkenberge Airfield: 2.2 kt at 12:00, a working band to 3300 ft, soarable 11:00 to 14:00.
Soaring forecast for Borkenberge Airfield
2.2 kt at the best hour, to 3,300 ft · soarable 11:00–14:00 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 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Strong (kt) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Band top (ft) | 3,300 | 3,100 | 3,200 | 700 | 800 | 1,200 | 1,800 | 2,600 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,400 | 1,900 | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,500 |
Open the map at Borkenberge Airfield
Climb is what a standard-class glider would average in a thermal. Heights are above sea level.
- Position
- 51.7787°N 7.2887°E
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Before you launch at Borkenberge Airfield
| Check | What the record holds |
|---|---|
| Pick the month | The typical cloud base reaches 3,900 ft or more from April to August. |
Typical conditions at Borkenberge Airfield
| Month | Cloud base (ft) | Wind (kt) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1300 | 8 |
| Feb | 1500 | 8 |
| Apr | 4500 | 5 |
| May | 5800 | 6 |
| Jun | 4700 | 6 |
| Jul | 4500 | 6 |
| Aug | 4700 | 6 |
| Sep | 3300 | 6 |
| Oct | 1600 | 5 |
| Dec | 900 | 6 |
Sites near Borkenberge Airfield
| Site | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Lünen-Lippeweiden Glider Field | 23 | to the south-east |
| Dorsten-Am Kanal Airfield | 25 | to the south-west |
| Borken-Hoxfeld Airfield | 34 | to the west |
| Dinslaken-Schwarze Heide Airfield | 34 | to the south-west |
| Stadtlohn-Vreden Airfield | 39 | to the north-west |
| Iserlohn-Sümmern Glider Field | 47 | to the south-east |