Buochs Airport
Today at Buochs Airport: 2.0 kt at 12:00, a working band to 2300 ft, soarable 12:00 to 12:00.
Soaring forecast for Buochs Airport
2.0 kt at the best hour, to 2,300 ft · soarable 12:00–12:00 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 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Strong (kt) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Band top (ft) | 2,100 | 1,800 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 2,200 | 2,300 | 2,200 | 2,100 | 1,800 | 1,500 | 1,300 | 1,300 |
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Climb is what a standard-class glider would average in a thermal. Heights are above sea level.
- Position
- 46.9707°N 8.3856°E
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Before you launch at Buochs Airport
| Check | What the record holds |
|---|---|
| Pick the month | The typical cloud base reaches 4,450 ft or more from April to August. |
Typical conditions at Buochs Airport
| Month | Cloud base (ft) | Wind (kt) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2900 | 2 |
| Feb | 3800 | 3 |
| Apr | 5900 | 4 |
| May | 5100 | 4 |
| Jun | 5800 | 4 |
| Jul | 5300 | 3 |
| Aug | 5900 | 3 |
| Sep | 3800 | 3 |
| Oct | 3000 | 3 |
| Dec | 3000 | 2 |
Sites near Buochs Airport
| Site | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Luzern-Beromünster Airfield | 28 | to the north-west |
| Hausen am Albis Airfield | 31 | to the north |
| Birrfeld Airfield | 54 | to the north |
| Langenthal Airfield | 54 | to the north-west |
| Schänis Airfield | 54 | to the north-east |
| Münster Airfield | 56 | to the south |