EHLW
Leeuwarden Air Base
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 53.0° | — | — | — |
| 23 | 233.0° | — | — | — |
| 09 | 88.0° | — | — | — |
| 27 | 268.0° | — | — | — |
Runways at EHLW
Leeuwarden Air Base has 2 runways, the longest at 8,045 ft, asphalt surface. Field elevation is 3 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 / 23 | 53.0° / 233.0° | 8,045 ft | Asphalt |
| 09 / 27 | 88.0° / 268.0° | 6,562 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.