LFRK
Caen Carpiquet airport
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 124.0° | — | — | — |
| 30 | 304.0° | — | — | — |
| 12L | 125.0° | — | — | — |
| 30R | 305.0° | — | — | — |
Runways at LFRK
Caen Carpiquet airport has 2 runways, the longest at 6,233 ft, asphalt and turf surfaces. Field elevation is 256 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 / 30 | 124.0° / 304.0° | 6,233 ft | Asphalt |
| 12L / 30R | 125.0° / 305.0° | 2,624 ft | Turf |
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.