FAOR
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
Loading current wind
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03L | 14.0° | — | — | — |
| 21R | 194.0° | — | — | — |
| 03R | 14.0° | — | — | — |
| 21L | 194.0° | — | — | — |
Runways at FAOR
O.R. Tambo International Airport has 2 runways, the longest at 14,495 ft, asphalt surface. Field elevation is 5,558 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 03L / 21R | 14.0° / 194.0° | 14,495 ft | Asphalt |
| 03R / 21L | 14.0° / 194.0° | 11,155 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.