EGKK
London Gatwick Airport
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08R | 78.0° | — | — | — |
| 26L | 258.0° | — | — | — |
| 08L | 78.0° | — | — | — |
| 26R | 258.0° | — | — | — |
Runways at EGKK
London Gatwick Airport has 2 runways, the longest at 10,883 ft, asphalt surface. Field elevation is 202 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 08R / 26L | 78.0° / 258.0° | 10,883 ft | Asphalt |
| 08L / 26R | 78.0° / 258.0° | 8,402 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.