FALM
Makhado Air Force Base Airport
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 90.0° | — | — | — |
| 28 | 270.0° | — | — | — |
| 10L | 90.0° | — | — | — |
| 28R | 270.0° | — | — | — |
Runways at FALM
Makhado Air Force Base Airport has 2 runways, the longest at 13,189 ft, asphalt surface. Field elevation is 3,069 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 / 28 | 90.0° / 270.0° | 13,189 ft | Asphalt |
| 10L / 28R | 90.0° / 270.0° | 1,640 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.