CYYC
Calgary International Airport
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17L | 180.0° | — | — | — |
| 17R | 180.0° | — | — | — |
| 35L | 0.0° | — | — | — |
| 11 | 119.5° | — | — | — |
| 29 | 299.5° | — | — | — |
Runways at CYYC
Calgary International Airport has 3 runways, the longest at 14,000 ft, concrete and asphalt surfaces. Field elevation is 3,557 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 17L | 180.0° | 14,000 ft | Concrete |
| 17R / 35L | 180.0° / 0.0° | 12,675 ft | Asphalt |
| 11 / 29 | 119.5° / 299.5° | 8,000 ft | Asphalt |
These are true headings from the FAA survey, not the magnetic number painted on the runway. METAR winds are also referenced to true north, so the crosswind math stays consistent.
How the crosswind formula works · Crosswind limits by aircraft
Not a substitute for an official pre-flight weather briefing.