K79S
Fort Benton Airport
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 62.0° | — | — | — |
| 23 | 242.0° | — | — | — |
| 14 | 151.7° | — | — | — |
| 32 | 331.7° | — | — | — |
Runways at K79S
Fort Benton Airport has 2 runways, the longest at 4,300 ft, asphalt and grs surfaces. Field elevation is 2,869 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 / 23 | 62.0° / 242.0° | 4,300 ft | Asphalt |
| 14 / 32 | 151.7° / 331.7° | 1,700 ft | GRS |
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.