KBHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
Loading current wind
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 55.0° | — | — | — |
| 24 | 235.0° | — | — | — |
| 18 | 180.0° | — | — | — |
| 36 | 0.0° | — | — | — |
Runways at KBHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has 2 runways, the longest at 12,007 ft, asphalt surface. Field elevation is 650 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 / 24 | 55.0° / 235.0° | 12,007 ft | Asphalt |
| 18 / 36 | 180.0° / 0.0° | 7,099 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.