FAPS
Potchefstroom Airport
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
Loading current wind
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 13.0° | — | — | — |
| 21 | 193.0° | — | — | — |
| 15 | 134.6° | — | — | — |
| 33 | 314.6° | — | — | — |
Runways at FAPS
Potchefstroom Airport has 2 runways, the longest at 4,885 ft, asphalt and grs surfaces. Field elevation is 4,520 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 / 21 | 13.0° / 193.0° | 4,885 ft | Asphalt |
| 15 / 33 | 134.6° / 314.6° | 3,281 ft | GRS |
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.