KLAF
Purdue University Airport
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 100.0° | — | — | — |
| 28 | 280.0° | — | — | — |
| 05 | 47.3° | — | — | — |
| 23 | 227.3° | — | — | — |
Runways at KLAF
Purdue University Airport has 2 runways, the longest at 6,600 ft, asphalt surface. Field elevation is 606 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 / 28 | 100.0° / 280.0° | 6,600 ft | Asphalt |
| 05 / 23 | 47.3° / 227.3° | 4,225 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.