KNBC
Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
Loading current wind
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 41.8° | — | — | — |
| 23 | 221.8° | — | — | — |
| 14 | 135.2° | — | — | — |
| 32 | 315.2° | — | — | — |
Runways at KNBC
Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field has 2 runways, the longest at 12,202 ft, pem surface. Field elevation is 37 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 / 23 | 41.8° / 221.8° | 12,202 ft | PEM |
| 14 / 32 | 135.2° / 315.2° | 8,001 ft | PEM |
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.