KCDS
Childress Municipal Airport
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
Loading current wind
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 181.9° | — | — | — |
| 35 | 1.9° | — | — | — |
| 04 | 46.9° | — | — | — |
| 22 | 226.9° | — | — | — |
Runways at KCDS
Childress Municipal Airport has 2 runways, the longest at 5,949 ft, asphalt surface. Field elevation is 1,954 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 / 35 | 181.9° / 1.9° | 5,949 ft | Asphalt |
| 04 / 22 | 46.9° / 226.9° | 4,425 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.