L'Aquila–Preturo Airport
Today at L'Aquila–Preturo Airport: 2.9 kt at 10:00, a working band to 5100 ft, soarable 08:00 to 15:00.
Soaring forecast for L'Aquila–Preturo Airport
2.9 kt at the best hour, to 5,100 ft · soarable 08:00–15:00 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 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Strong (kt) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 5.3 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Band top (ft) | 800 | 4,900 | 1,200 | 2,400 | 4,100 | 5,100 | 4,500 | 4,700 | 4,800 | 4,500 | 3,600 | 2,900 | 1,700 | 1,600 | 1,300 |
Open the map at L'Aquila–Preturo Airport
Climb is what a standard-class glider would average in a thermal. Heights are above sea level.
- Position
- 42.3854°N 13.3091°E
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Before you launch at L'Aquila–Preturo Airport
| Check | What the record holds |
|---|---|
| Pick the month | The typical cloud base reaches 5,900 ft or more from April to August. |
Typical conditions at L'Aquila–Preturo Airport
| Month | Cloud base (ft) | Wind (kt) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4600 | 4 |
| Feb | 5800 | 5 |
| Apr | 6900 | 6 |
| May | 6000 | 6 |
| Jun | 7500 | 6 |
| Jul | 9000 | 6 |
| Aug | 9300 | 5 |
| Sep | 5800 | 6 |
| Oct | 5000 | 4 |
| Dec | 5000 | 4 |
Sites near L'Aquila–Preturo Airport
| Site | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Rieti Airfield | 38 | to the west |
| Pavullo Airfield | 294 | to the north-west |
| Ferrara-San Luca Airfield | 303 | to the north-west |
| Novi Ligure Eugenio Mossi Airfield | 451 | to the north-west |
| Torino-Aeritalia Airport | 547 | to the north-west |
| Fayence-Tourrettes Airfield | 555 | to the west |