21st open Swiss Hot Air Balloon Championship SMHL 2026
Langenthal, Switzerland
Sanction Granted
Section 6 - Additional Information
Official Event Website:
https://www.smhl.ch/de
Event Prizes Offered and Details:
Medals and Cup for the places 1-3
Opening Ceremony:
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Closing Ceremony / Prize Giving:
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Country Admission Conditions:
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Preferred Place of Entry & Closest Major Cities:
There is a possibility to enter Switzerland via Basel an Saint Gallen, nearest city to Langenthal is Bern with 30km and Zürich with 70 km
Local Language:
Swiss German
Location Description & Characteristics
General Description:
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Geographic Position:
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Topography:
smooth hills and flat fields
Landing Areas:
open fields, farming area
Main villages around the flying area:
Langenthal and Herzogenbuchsee
Other Description:
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Common Launch Areas:
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Landowner Restrictions:
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Meteorological characteristics
Weather conditions:
Mostly weak winds from west. During the day some thermal activities
Prevailing winds:
3-10 km/h from west
Temperatures:
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Sunrise:
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Sunset:
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Airspace Structure & Limitations
NOTAM Description:
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Flight Limitations:
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Number of PZs expected & Descriptions:
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Competition Area Altitude Limitations:
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Competition Area Dimensions:
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Competition Map Details
DATUM:
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Scale:
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Grid Lines:
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Paper Size:
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Electronic Version Available:
Expected on Date:
Expected on Date:
Yes
Electronic Version File Format:
JPEG
PNG
Other:
Driving Particularities:
Left hand
in city 50km/h outide city 60-80 km/h and highway 100-120km/h
in city 50km/h outide city 60-80 km/h and highway 100-120km/h
Road Network and Infrastructure:
Very good roads all around the competition area
Venue Description, Coordinates & Characteristics
Competition Center:
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Briefing Facilities:
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Media centre:
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Internet connection:
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Social activities:
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Other:
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Competition Staff
Stewards
Name, country, email:
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Attached CVs:
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Chief Scorer
Name, country, email:
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Attached CVs:
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Chief Debriefer
Name, country, email:
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Attached CVs:
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Technical Support Officer
Name, country, email:
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Attached CVs:
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Travel & accommodation arrangements for officials
Travel Arrangements:
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Travel Arrangements:
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Travel Allowances:
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Vehicles Provided:
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Type of Accommodation:
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Meals Provided:
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Other Information / Remarks:
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Scoring Program
Scoring Program:
WatchMeFly Scoring
Special Arrangements and Assistance for Competitors
Details:
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Equipment Limitations:
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Special Safety Requirements:
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Insurance Requirements for Competitors and Details
Insurance Type:
Third party :
Third party
CSL :
Third party