Lichtenfels Airfield
Today at Lichtenfels Airfield: 2.2 kt at 15:00, a working band to 3000 ft, soarable 10:00 to 15:00.
Soaring forecast for Lichtenfels Airfield
2.2 kt at the best hour, to 3,000 ft · soarable 10:00–15:00 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 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Strong (kt) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Band top (ft) | 2,100 | 1,900 | 1,600 | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1,400 | 1,800 | 2,100 | 2,600 | 3,000 | 2,700 | 2,300 | 2,100 | 1,600 |
Open the map at Lichtenfels Airfield
Climb is what a standard-class glider would average in a thermal. Heights are above sea level.
- Position
- 50.1487°N 11.0481°E
- Forecast map
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Before you launch at Lichtenfels Airfield
| Check | What the record holds |
|---|---|
| Pick the month | The typical cloud base reaches 4,900 ft or more from April to August. |
Typical conditions at Lichtenfels Airfield
| Month | Cloud base (ft) | Wind (kt) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2300 | 5 |
| Feb | 2500 | 7 |
| Apr | 6100 | 5 |
| May | 6400 | 6 |
| Jun | 6000 | 6 |
| Jul | 5300 | 5 |
| Aug | 6000 | 5 |
| Sep | 4500 | 7 |
| Oct | 2500 | 4 |
| Dec | 1900 | 5 |
Sites near Lichtenfels Airfield
| Site | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Kronach Airfield | 24 | to the north-east |
| Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield | 27 | to the south |
| Kulmbach Airfield | 29 | to the east |
| Burg Feuerstein Airport | 40 | to the south |
| Bayreuth Airport | 46 | to the south-east |
| Am Kreuzberg Glider Airfield | 50 | to the west |