Schwabach-Heidenberg Airfield
Today at Schwabach-Heidenberg Airfield: 2.8 kt at 14:00, a working band to 4300 ft, soarable 10:00 to 14:00.
Soaring forecast for Schwabach-Heidenberg Airfield
2.8 kt at the best hour, to 4,300 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 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Strong (kt) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 5.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Band top (ft) | 1,800 | 1,700 | 1,500 | 1,100 | 1,400 | 2,100 | 3,300 | 3,900 | 4,300 | 4,100 | 3,600 | 2,500 | 1,700 | 1,400 | 1,300 |
Open the map at Schwabach-Heidenberg Airfield
Climb is what a standard-class glider would average in a thermal. Heights are above sea level.
- Position
- 49.2682°N 11.0113°E
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Before you launch at Schwabach-Heidenberg Airfield
| Check | What the record holds |
|---|---|
| Pick the month | The typical cloud base reaches 5,450 ft or more from April to August. |
Typical conditions at Schwabach-Heidenberg Airfield
| Month | Cloud base (ft) | Wind (kt) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2800 | 4 |
| Feb | 3200 | 6 |
| Apr | 6800 | 5 |
| May | 6900 | 5 |
| Jun | 6800 | 5 |
| Jul | 6500 | 5 |
| Aug | 6500 | 4 |
| Sep | 4400 | 5 |
| Oct | 2400 | 4 |
| Dec | 2400 | 4 |
Sites near Schwabach-Heidenberg Airfield
| Site | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Fürth-Seckendorf Airfield | 26 | to the north-west |
| Weißenburg-Wülzburg Glider Field | 27 | to the south |
| Ansbach-Petersdorf Airfield | 27 | to the north-west |
| Altdorf-Hagenhausen Airfield | 33 | to the north-east |
| Hersbruck Airfield | 41 | to the north-east |
| Beilngries Airfield | 44 | to the south-east |