K3U8
Big Sandy Airport
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 78.0° | — | — | — |
| 24 | 258.0° | — | — | — |
| 13 | 150.0° | — | — | — |
| 31 | 330.0° | — | — | — |
| 18 | 186.0° | — | — | — |
| 36 | 6.0° | — | — | — |
Runways at K3U8
Big Sandy Airport has 3 runways, the longest at 3,570 ft. Field elevation is 2,700 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 / 24 | 78.0° / 258.0° | 3,570 ft | Asphalt |
| 13 / 31 | 150.0° / 330.0° | 2,100 ft | GRS |
| 18 / 36 | 186.0° / 6.0° | 1,430 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.