RAF Keevil
Today at RAF Keevil: 1.1 kt at 13:00, a working band to 2800 ft. August is the busiest month here.
Soaring forecast for RAF Keevil
1.1 kt at the best hour, to 2,800 ft
| Hour | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climb (kt) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Strong (kt) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Band top (ft) | 200 | 400 | 500 | 800 | 1,100 | 1,600 | 2,000 | 2,300 | 2,800 | 2,700 | 2,000 | 1,300 | 800 | 600 |
Climb is what a standard-class glider would average in a thermal. Heights are above sea level.
- Position
- 51.3151°N 2.1107°W
- Forecast map
- Open at this place
The flying year at RAF Keevil
| Month | Median climb (kt) | Median band top (ft) | Good days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr | 0.7 | 5100 | 5% |
| May | 0.8 | 4800 | 0% |
| Jun | 1.1 | 4900 | 9% |
| Jul | 0.8 | 5950 | 0% |
| Aug | 0.6 | 5300 | 3% |
Sites near RAF Keevil
- Rivar Hill Glider Field 40 km
- Aston Down Airfield 44 km
- Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club 46 km
- Lasham Airfield 76 km
- Bidford Airfield 93 km
- Bicester Airfield 95 km