KA50
Colorado Springs East Airport
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17L | 180.0° | — | — | — |
| 35R | 0.0° | — | — | — |
| 17R | 180.0° | — | — | — |
| 35L | 0.0° | — | — | — |
| 08 | 90.0° | — | — | — |
| 26 | 270.0° | — | — | — |
Runways at KA50
Colorado Springs East Airport has 3 runways, the longest at 4,500 ft, gravel and asphalt surfaces. Field elevation is 6,145 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 17L / 35R | 180.0° / 0.0° | 4,500 ft | Gravel |
| 17R / 35L | 180.0° / 0.0° | 4,500 ft | Asphalt |
| 08 / 26 | 90.0° / 270.0° | 3,440 ft | Gravel |
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.