KAFF
USAF Academy Airfield
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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kt
| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16C | 169.9° | — | — | — |
| 34C | 349.9° | — | — | — |
| 16R | 169.9° | — | — | — |
| 34L | 349.9° | — | — | — |
| 16L | 170.9° | — | — | — |
| 34R | 350.9° | — | — | — |
| 09 | 95.0° | — | — | — |
| 27 | 275.0° | — | — | — |
Runways at KAFF
USAF Academy Airfield has 4 runways, the longest at 4,501 ft, asphalt surface. Field elevation is 6,572 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 16C / 34C | 169.9° / 349.9° | 4,501 ft | Asphalt |
| 16R / 34L | 169.9° / 349.9° | 4,500 ft | Asphalt |
| 16L / 34R | 170.9° / 350.9° | 3,513 ft | Asphalt |
| 09 / 27 | 95.0° / 275.0° | 2,493 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.