Welkom Airport
Today at Welkom Airport: 4.1 kt at 13:00, a working band to 12000 ft, soarable 06:00 to 16:00.
Soaring forecast for Welkom Airport
4.1 kt at the best hour, to 12,000 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 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Strong (kt) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 6.1 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Band top (ft) | 3,900 | 4,000 | 6,600 | 8,500 | 10,100 | 10,800 | 11,000 | 11,400 | 11,700 | 11,700 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 11,300 | 9,300 | 8,100 |
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Climb is what a standard-class glider would average in a thermal. Heights are above sea level.
- Position
- 27.9987°S 26.6684°E
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Sites near Welkom Airport
| Site | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Potchefstroom Airport | 153 | to the north |
| Orient Glider Airport | 236 | to the north-east |
| Gariep Dam Airport | 306 | to the south |
| Worcester Glider Airport | 936 | to the south-west |