Rivar Hill Glider Field
Today at Rivar Hill Glider Field: 2.0 kt at 13:00, a working band to 3300 ft, soarable 12:00 to 14:00. March is the busiest month here.
Soaring forecast for Rivar Hill Glider Field
2.0 kt at the best hour, to 3,300 ft · soarable 12:00–14:00 UTC
| Hour | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climb (kt) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Strong (kt) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Band top (ft) | 200 | 200 | 500 | 1,100 | 1,500 | 2,100 | 2,600 | 3,000 | 3,300 | 3,300 | 2,500 | 1,700 | 1,900 | 1,600 |
Open the map at Rivar Hill Glider Field
Climb is what a standard-class glider would average in a thermal. Heights are above sea level.
- Position
- 51.3391°N 1.5418°W
- Forecast map
- Open at this place
The flying year at Rivar Hill Glider Field
| Month | Median climb (kt) | Median band top (ft) | Good days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | 0.4 | 5050 | 17% |
| Apr | 0.5 | 5250 | 0% |
| May | 0.3 | 5650 | 0% |
| Jun | 0.3 | 5150 | 5% |
| Jul | 0.8 | 5550 | 0% |
| Aug | 0.6 | 6150 | 0% |
| Sep | 0.9 | 5150 | 0% |
Ridge soaring at Rivar Hill Glider Field
A ridge works in some winds and not in others. The table gives, by wind sector, how often a low pass near Rivar Hill Glider Field held or gained height. The best sector is north-west at 40%.
| Wind from | Held height |
|---|---|
| NE (north-east) | 36% |
| E (east) | 39% |
| SW (south-west) | 38% |
| W (west) | 36% |
| NW (north-west) | 40% |
Sites near Rivar Hill Glider Field
- Lasham Airfield 39 km
- RAF Keevil 40 km
- Aston Down Airfield 58 km
- Wycombe Air Park 59 km
- Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club 66 km
- Bicester Airfield 70 km