KPMD
Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | 86.2° | — | — | — |
| 25 | 266.2° | — | — | — |
| 04 | 51.7° | — | — | — |
| 22 | 231.7° | — | — | — |
Runways at KPMD
Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport has 2 runways, the longest at 12,002 ft, concrete surface. Field elevation is 2,543 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 / 25 | 86.2° / 266.2° | 12,002 ft | Concrete |
| 04 / 22 | 51.7° / 231.7° | 12,001 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.