Höpen Airfield
Today at Höpen Airfield: 2.1 kt at 12:00, a working band to 3300 ft, soarable 11:00 to 12:00.
Soaring forecast for Höpen 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 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Band top (ft) | 700 | 3,100 | 3,300 | 3,100 | 3,300 | 1,000 | 1,200 | 1,300 | 1,200 | 1,000 | 1,200 | 1,500 | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,300 |
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Climb is what a standard-class glider would average in a thermal. Heights are above sea level.
- Position
- 53.1473°N 9.7972°E
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Before you launch at Höpen Airfield
| Check | What the record holds |
|---|---|
| Pick the month | The typical cloud base reaches 3,600 ft or more from April to August. |
Typical conditions at Höpen Airfield
| Month | Cloud base (ft) | Wind (kt) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1100 | 9 |
| Feb | 1400 | 8 |
| Apr | 3900 | 6 |
| May | 5000 | 7 |
| Jun | 4200 | 7 |
| Jul | 3900 | 7 |
| Aug | 4500 | 6 |
| Sep | 3300 | 6 |
| Oct | 2100 | 6 |
| Dec | 700 | 6 |
Sites near Höpen Airfield
| Site | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Rotenburg (Wümme) Airfield | 30 | to the west |
| Hodenhagen Airfield | 44 | to the south |
| Lüneburg Airfield | 46 | to the east |
| Boberg Airfield | 47 | to the north-east |
| Tarmstedt Airfield | 47 | to the west |
| Stade Airfield | 50 | to the north-west |