KDSM
Des Moines International Airport
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 54.0° | — | — | — |
| 23 | 234.0° | — | — | — |
| 13 | 132.0° | — | — | — |
| 31 | 312.0° | — | — | — |
Runways at KDSM
Des Moines International Airport has 2 runways, the longest at 9,004 ft, asphalt surface. Field elevation is 958 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 / 23 | 54.0° / 234.0° | 9,004 ft | Asphalt |
| 13 / 31 | 132.0° / 312.0° | 9,001 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.