K18V
Platte Valley Airpark
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 165.0° | — | — | — |
| 33 | 345.0° | — | — | — |
| 09 | 96.6° | — | — | — |
| 27 | 315.0° | — | — | — |
Runways at K18V
Platte Valley Airpark has 2 runways, the longest at 4,100 ft, asphalt and turf surfaces. Field elevation is 4,965 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 / 33 | 165.0° / 345.0° | 4,100 ft | Asphalt |
| 09 / 27 | 96.6° / 315.0° | 2,500 ft | Turf |
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.