Schwandorf Airfield
Today at Schwandorf Airfield: 2.1 kt at 13:00, a working band to 3700 ft, soarable 08:00 to 13:00.
Soaring forecast for Schwandorf Airfield
2.1 kt at the best hour, to 3,700 ft · soarable 08:00–13:00 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 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Strong (kt) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Band top (ft) | 1,400 | 1,200 | 1,500 | 2,100 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,300 | 2,900 | 3,600 | 3,600 | 3,700 | 2,500 | 2,000 | 1,300 | 900 |
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Climb is what a standard-class glider would average in a thermal. Heights are above sea level.
- Position
- 49.3398°N 12.1871°E
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Before you launch at Schwandorf Airfield
| Check | What the record holds |
|---|---|
| Pick the month | The typical cloud base reaches 5,250 ft or more from April to August. |
Typical conditions at Schwandorf Airfield
| Month | Cloud base (ft) | Wind (kt) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3000 | 5 |
| Feb | 2800 | 6 |
| Apr | 6400 | 5 |
| May | 6900 | 6 |
| Jun | 6500 | 6 |
| Jul | 5900 | 5 |
| Aug | 6200 | 4 |
| Sep | 4600 | 6 |
| Oct | 2500 | 5 |
| Dec | 2200 | 4 |
Sites near Schwandorf Airfield
| Site | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Cham-Janahof Airfield | 37 | to the east |
| Weiden in der Oberpfalz Airfield | 38 | to the north |
| Oberhinkofen Airfield | 43 | to the south |
| Straubing Airport | 54 | to the south-east |
| Altdorf-Hagenhausen Airfield | 56 | to the west |
| Hersbruck Airfield | 57 | to the west |