KLOU
Bowman Field
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 60.0° | — | — | — |
| 24 | 240.0° | — | — | — |
| 15 | 143.0° | — | — | — |
| 33 | 323.0° | — | — | — |
Runways at KLOU
Bowman Field has 2 runways, the longest at 4,358 ft, asphalt surface. Field elevation is 546 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 / 24 | 60.0° / 240.0° | 4,358 ft | Asphalt |
| 15 / 33 | 143.0° / 323.0° | 3,580 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.