FVBU
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
Loading current wind
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 115.0° | — | — | — |
| 31 | 295.0° | — | — | — |
| 02 | 8.0° | — | — | — |
| 20 | 188.0° | — | — | — |
Runways at FVBU
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport has 2 runways, the longest at 8,491 ft, asphalt surface. Field elevation is 4,359 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 / 31 | 115.0° / 295.0° | 8,491 ft | Asphalt |
| 02 / 20 | 8.0° / 188.0° | 4,419 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.