At what cloud base does the 1700 South launch close?
If cloud base is at or below the launch elevation (1700 m) the launch counts as in cloud and shows CLOSED; within 500 m of the elevation it shows RISK (default limit).
FETHIYE · OLUDENIZ · BABADAG
Babadag 1700 South launch weather
The 1700 South launch sits at 1700 m (5,577 ft) on Babadag. This page shows the launch's current model assessment and the factors that decide it.
Right now at this launch
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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 | 1700 m · 5,577 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: At this launch the wind is computed from the pressure-level wind at launch elevation (about 900–800 hPa); the 10 m surface wind shows the valley and sea breeze, is tracked separately, and an opposing direction is shown as RISK.
- 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
If cloud base falls below 1700 m the launch counts as in cloud and shows CLOSED; if the base is within 500 m of the launch it shows RISK (default limit).
Cloud base is computed at launch level from the humidity profile on pressure levels and from the surface forecast. If a lower launch is in cloud, flights from this launch would descend through that layer, so this launch also shows CLOSED.
Frequently asked
What is the wind direction sector of the 1700 South 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 · 1200 · Oludeniz landing area
Live status of every launch: main panel ↗
This page is informational. The flight decision is made on site by the pilot, the launch marshal and the Slot Service Centre.