EGPA
Kirkwall Airport
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | 87.0° | — | — | — |
| 27 | 267.0° | — | — | — |
| 14 | 140.0° | — | — | — |
| 32 | 320.0° | — | — | — |
Runways at EGPA
Kirkwall Airport has 2 runways, the longest at 4,690 ft, asphalt surface. Field elevation is 50 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 / 27 | 87.0° / 267.0° | 4,690 ft | Asphalt |
| 14 / 32 | 140.0° / 320.0° | 2,222 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.