KAMW
Ames Municipal Airport
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 16.6° | — | — | — |
| 19 | 196.6° | — | — | — |
| 13 | 136.2° | — | — | — |
| 31 | 316.2° | — | — | — |
Runways at KAMW
Ames Municipal Airport has 2 runways, the longest at 5,701 ft, asphalt surface. Field elevation is 956 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 / 19 | 16.6° / 196.6° | 5,701 ft | Asphalt |
| 13 / 31 | 136.2° / 316.2° | 3,491 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.