FASK
Swartkop Air Force Base
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 49.0° | — | — | — |
| 24 | 229.0° | — | — | — |
| 02 | 6.0° | — | — | — |
| 20 | 186.0° | — | — | — |
Runways at FASK
Swartkop Air Force Base has 2 runways, the longest at 6,589 ft, gre and asphalt surfaces. Field elevation is 4,780 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 / 24 | 49.0° / 229.0° | 6,589 ft | GRE |
| 02 / 20 | 6.0° / 186.0° | 6,520 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.