Langenfeld-Wiescheid Airfield
Today at Langenfeld-Wiescheid Airfield: 2.3 kt at 12:00, a working band to 3200 ft, soarable 10:00 to 14:00.
Soaring forecast for Langenfeld-Wiescheid Airfield
2.3 kt at the best hour, to 3,200 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 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Strong (kt) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Band top (ft) | 800 | 1,000 | 1,100 | 1,300 | 1,500 | 2,000 | 2,300 | 2,700 | 3,200 | 3,100 | 2,900 | 2,400 | 2,300 | 1,800 | 1,500 |
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Climb is what a standard-class glider would average in a thermal. Heights are above sea level.
- Position
- 51.1415°N 6.9888°E
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Before you launch at Langenfeld-Wiescheid Airfield
| Check | What the record holds |
|---|---|
| Pick the month | The typical cloud base reaches 4,150 ft or more from April to August. |
Typical conditions at Langenfeld-Wiescheid Airfield
| Month | Cloud base (ft) | Wind (kt) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1600 | 5 |
| Feb | 2000 | 8 |
| Apr | 4900 | 5 |
| May | 6500 | 6 |
| Jun | 5200 | 6 |
| Jul | 4700 | 5 |
| Aug | 4800 | 5 |
| Sep | 3600 | 6 |
| Oct | 2100 | 5 |
| Dec | 1200 | 6 |
Sites near Langenfeld-Wiescheid Airfield
| Site | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Leverkusen Airfield | 14 | to the south |
| Meiersberg Airfield | 18 | to the north |
| Radevormwald-Leye Glider Field | 29 | to the east |
| Bergheim Airfield | 32 | to the south-west |
| Krefeld-Egelsberg Airfield | 39 | to the north-west |
| Bonn-Hangelar Airfield | 43 | to the south |