KLCH
Lake Charles Regional Airport
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 154.8° | — | — | — |
| 33 | 334.8° | — | — | — |
| 05 | 51.8° | — | — | — |
| 23 | 231.8° | — | — | — |
Runways at KLCH
Lake Charles Regional Airport has 2 runways, the longest at 6,500 ft, concrete and asphalt surfaces. Field elevation is 15 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 / 33 | 154.8° / 334.8° | 6,500 ft | Concrete |
| 05 / 23 | 51.8° / 231.8° | 5,200 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.