FAWK
Waterkloof Air Force Base
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 352.0° | — | — | — |
| 19 | 172.0° | — | — | — |
| 06 | 44.0° | — | — | — |
| 24 | 224.0° | — | — | — |
Runways at FAWK
Waterkloof Air Force Base has 2 runways, the longest at 11,001 ft, asphalt surface. Field elevation is 4,940 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 / 19 | 352.0° / 172.0° | 11,001 ft | Asphalt |
| 06 / 24 | 44.0° / 224.0° | 6,299 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.