Hellingst Airfield
Today at Hellingst Airfield: 2.1 kt at 12:00, a working band to 3300 ft, soarable 11:00 to 12:00.
Soaring forecast for Hellingst Airfield
2.1 kt at the best hour, to 3,300 ft · soarable 11:00–12:00 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 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 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 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Band top (ft) | 3,300 | 3,100 | 3,000 | 700 | 900 | 1,300 | 1,600 | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,800 | 2,100 | 1,500 | 1,200 | 1,100 |
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Climb is what a standard-class glider would average in a thermal. Heights are above sea level.
- Position
- 53.3746°N 8.8505°E
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Before you launch at Hellingst Airfield
| Check | What the record holds |
|---|---|
| Pick the month | The typical cloud base reaches 3,150 ft or more from April to August. |
Typical conditions at Hellingst Airfield
| Month | Cloud base (ft) | Wind (kt) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1100 | 9 |
| Feb | 1200 | 8 |
| Apr | 3500 | 7 |
| May | 4300 | 8 |
| Jun | 3300 | 7 |
| Jul | 3200 | 7 |
| Aug | 4100 | 7 |
| Sep | 3100 | 7 |
| Oct | 1700 | 7 |
| Dec | 600 | 8 |
Sites near Hellingst Airfield
| Site | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tarmstedt Airfield | 22 | to the south-east |
| Rotenburg (Wümme) Airfield | 43 | to the south-east |
| Große Höhe Airfield | 47 | to the south-west |
| Stade Airfield | 48 | to the north-east |
| Uetersen-Heist Airfield | 64 | to the north-east |
| Hoya Airfield | 66 | to the south |