Varrelbusch Airfield
Today at Varrelbusch Airfield: 2.1 kt at 13:00, a working band to 3300 ft, soarable 10:00 to 13:00.
Soaring forecast for Varrelbusch Airfield
2.1 kt at the best hour, to 3,300 ft · soarable 10:00–13:00 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 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 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 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Band top (ft) | 3,300 | 700 | 800 | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,300 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,600 | 2,000 | 2,300 | 1,800 | 1,500 | 1,300 | 1,300 |
Open the map at Varrelbusch Airfield
Climb is what a standard-class glider would average in a thermal. Heights are above sea level.
- Position
- 52.9084°N 8.0435°E
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Before you launch at Varrelbusch Airfield
| Check | What the record holds |
|---|---|
| Pick the month | The typical cloud base reaches 3,400 ft or more from April to August. |
Typical conditions at Varrelbusch Airfield
| Month | Cloud base (ft) | Wind (kt) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1300 | 9 |
| Feb | 1300 | 9 |
| Apr | 3600 | 7 |
| May | 5300 | 8 |
| Jun | 3600 | 8 |
| Jul | 3800 | 7 |
| Aug | 4000 | 8 |
| Sep | 3200 | 7 |
| Oct | 2000 | 8 |
| Dec | 700 | 6 |
Sites near Varrelbusch Airfield
| Site | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Große Höhe Airfield | 37 | to the east |
| Flugplatz Achmer | 60 | to the south |
| Hellingst Airfield | 75 | to the north-east |
| Hoya Airfield | 76 | to the east |
| Nordhorn-Lingen Airfield | 77 | to the south-west |
| Tarmstedt Airfield | 81 | to the north-east |