KLUF
Luke Air Force Base
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03L | 42.6° | — | — | — |
| 21R | 222.6° | — | — | — |
| 03R | 42.6° | — | — | — |
| 21L | 222.6° | — | — | — |
Runways at KLUF
Luke Air Force Base has 2 runways, the longest at 10,000 ft, asphalt and concrete surfaces. Field elevation is 1,085 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 03L / 21R | 42.6° / 222.6° | 10,000 ft | Asphalt |
| 03R / 21L | 42.6° / 222.6° | 9,912 ft | Concrete |
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.