Weelde Air Base
Today at Weelde Air Base: 2.4 kt at 10:00, a working band to 3800 ft, soarable 09:00 to 13:00.
Soaring forecast for Weelde Air Base
2.4 kt at the best hour, to 3,800 ft · soarable 09:00–13:00 UTC
| Hour | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climb (kt) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Strong (kt) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Band top (ft) | 900 | 800 | 1,000 | 1,300 | 1,600 | 2,000 | 2,200 | 2,600 | 2,200 | 1,700 | 1,200 | 800 | 700 | 700 | 3,800 |
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Climb is what a standard-class glider would average in a thermal. Heights are above sea level.
- Position
- 51.3952°N 4.9599°E
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Before you launch at Weelde Air Base
| 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 Weelde Air Base
| Month | Cloud base (ft) | Wind (kt) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1300 | 8 |
| Feb | 1400 | 9 |
| Apr | 4200 | 6 |
| May | 4900 | 8 |
| Jun | 4400 | 7 |
| Jul | 4200 | 7 |
| Aug | 4300 | 7 |
| Sep | 2600 | 7 |
| Oct | 1800 | 6 |
| Dec | 900 | 7 |
Sites near Weelde Air Base
| Site | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Châlons - Écury-sur-Coole Airfield | 281 | to the south |
| Coulommiers-Voisins Aerodrome | 317 | to the south-west |
| Mantes-Chérence Airfield | 347 | to the south-west |
| Beynes Thiverval Airfield | 358 | to the south-west |
| Buno-Bonnevaux Airfield | 384 | to the south-west |
| Bailleau Armenonville Airfield | 399 | to the south-west |