Saltby Glider Field
Today at Saltby Glider Field: 2.1 kt at 13:00, a working band to 3000 ft, soarable 13:00 to 13:00. May is the busiest month here.
Soaring forecast for Saltby Glider Field
2.1 kt at the best hour, to 3,000 ft · soarable 13:00–13:00 UTC
| Hour | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climb (kt) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Strong (kt) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Band top (ft) | 200 | 200 | 500 | 900 | 1,400 | 2,000 | 2,500 | 3,000 | 2,800 | 2,700 | 1,500 | 1,000 | 1,100 | 1,200 |
Open the map at Saltby Glider Field
Climb is what a standard-class glider would average in a thermal. Heights are above sea level.
- Position
- 52.8315°N 0.7068°W
- Forecast map
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The flying year at Saltby Glider Field
| Month | Median climb (kt) | Median band top (ft) | Good days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | 0.9 | 4750 | 0% |
| Apr | 0.5 | 4950 | 4% |
| May | 0.5 | 5200 | 12% |
| Jun | 0.5 | 5350 | 7% |
| Jul | 0.6 | 5600 | 11% |
| Aug | 0.7 | 5450 | 4% |
| Sep | 0.6 | 5150 | 0% |