Orient Glider Airport
Today at Orient Glider Airport: 3.9 kt at 13:00, a working band to 8000 ft, soarable 06:00 to 16:00.
Soaring forecast for Orient Glider Airport
3.9 kt at the best hour, to 8,000 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 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Strong (kt) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 5.2 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 5.9 | 5.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Band top (ft) | 4,200 | 1,300 | 2,300 | 3,300 | 4,500 | 5,700 | 6,500 | 7,100 | 7,600 | 7,800 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 7,500 | 6,400 | 6,000 |
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Climb is what a standard-class glider would average in a thermal. Heights are above sea level.
- Position
- 26.0450°S 27.5979°E
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Sites near Orient Glider Airport
| Site | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Potchefstroom Airport | 87 | to the south-west |
| Welkom Airport | 236 | to the south-west |
| Gariep Dam Airport | 542 | to the south |
| Worcester Glider Airport | 1157 | to the south-west |