Rattlesden Airfield
Today at Rattlesden Airfield: 2.3 kt at 10:00, a working band to 3000 ft, soarable 10:00 to 14:00. July is the busiest month here.
Soaring forecast for Rattlesden Airfield
2.3 kt at the best hour, to 3,000 ft · soarable 10:00–14:00 UTC
| Hour | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climb (kt) | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Strong (kt) | 0.0 | 1.8 | 2.9 | 4.5 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Band top (ft) | 500 | 800 | 900 | 1,500 | 2,200 | 2,600 | 2,700 | 2,900 | 3,000 | 2,900 | 2,300 | 1,800 | 1,500 | 700 |
Open the map at Rattlesden Airfield
Climb is what a standard-class glider would average in a thermal. Heights are above sea level.
- Position
- 52.1691°N 0.8688°E
- Forecast map
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The flying year at Rattlesden Airfield
| Month | Median climb (kt) | Median band top (ft) | Good days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr | 0.7 | 5200 | 0% |
| May | 0.4 | 5500 | 3% |
| Jun | 0.6 | 5000 | 6% |
| Jul | 0.5 | 5650 | 7% |
| Aug | 0.6 | 5350 | 0% |
| Sep | 0.7 | 5500 | 0% |
Sites near Rattlesden Airfield
- Wormingford Glider Field 26 km
- Tibenham Airfield 37 km
- Gransden Lodge Airfield 67 km
- London Gliding Club 102 km
- Saltby Glider Field 130 km
- Wycombe Air Park 131 km