At what cloud base does the 1200 launch close?
If cloud base is at or below the launch elevation (1200 m) the launch counts as in cloud and shows CLOSED; within 500 m of the elevation it shows RISK (default limit).
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Babadag 1200 launch weather
The 1200 launch sits at 1200 m (3,937 ft) on Babadag. This page shows the launch's current model assessment and the factors that decide it.
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Model forecast. The official flight decision rests with the Fethiye Slot Service Centre; the launch marshal's call always comes first.
Launch details
| Elevation | 1200 m · 3,937 ft |
|---|---|
| Direction sector | — |
| Speed limit (RISK / CLOSED) | — |
What is assessed at this launch
- Direction sector: Wind outside the launch's defined sector is CLOSED, or RISK on model data; the sector is set in the admin panel and shown live in the table below.
- Wind layer: The 1200 launch sits inside the valley and sea-breeze layer, so its wind comes from the surface (10 m) forecast.
- Speed, gusts and crosswind: Speed is RISK at 20 km/h and CLOSED at 30 km/h; the gust spread and the component across the launch axis are checked separately (default limits).
- Light wind: When model wind is below 5 km/h the direction is not trusted and RISK ("confirm on site") is shown.
- Weather and daylight: Rain, thunderstorms, the Dalaman (LTBS) METAR warning, cloud and the last-flight time also count; a launch is not shown suitable when the landing area is not.
Cloud base and launch elevation
1200 is the lowest launch: with cloud base between 1200 m and the higher launches, the high launches show closed in cloud while 1200 can stay open. As the base nears 1200 m (within 500 m) it shows RISK first, and CLOSED once below.
Cloud base is computed at launch level from the humidity profile on pressure levels and from the surface forecast; the lower of the two applies.
Frequently asked
What is the wind direction sector of the 1200 launch?
The operators define the sector and update it from pilot feedback; the current value is shown live in the "Launch details" table on this page.
Related pages
Land breeze and landing safety · Oludeniz season and time-of-day guide · Launch guide · Meteorology guide
Other launches: 1965 North · 1900 Patara · 1800 · 1700 South · Oludeniz landing area
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This page is informational. The flight decision is made on site by the pilot, the launch marshal and the Slot Service Centre.