Gariep Dam Airport
Today at Gariep Dam Airport: 3.9 kt at 13:00, a working band to 11000 ft, soarable 06:00 to 16:00.
Soaring forecast for Gariep Dam Airport
3.9 kt at the best hour, to 11,000 ft · soarable 06:00–16:00 UTC
| Hour | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climb (kt) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Strong (kt) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 6.3 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.4 | 6.6 | 6.4 | 5.9 | 5.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Band top (ft) | 1,100 | 1,400 | 3,800 | 6,100 | 7,600 | 8,800 | 9,400 | 9,800 | 10,100 | 10,700 | 11,000 | 11,000 | 10,900 | 9,800 | 8,800 |
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Climb is what a standard-class glider would average in a thermal. Heights are above sea level.
- Position
- 30.5617°S 25.5293°E
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Sites near Gariep Dam Airport
| Site | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Welkom Airport | 306 | to the north |
| Potchefstroom Airport | 458 | to the north |
| Orient Glider Airport | 542 | to the north |
| Worcester Glider Airport | 671 | to the south-west |