NZCH
Christchurch International Airport
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | 41.0° | — | — | — |
| 20 | 221.0° | — | — | — |
| 11 | 131.0° | — | — | — |
| 29 | 311.0° | — | — | — |
| 01 | 37.7° | — | — | — |
| 19 | 217.7° | — | — | — |
Runways at NZCH
Christchurch International Airport has 3 runways, the longest at 10,787 ft. Field elevation is 123 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 / 20 | 41.0° / 221.0° | 10,787 ft | Asphalt |
| 11 / 29 | 131.0° / 311.0° | 5,587 ft | BIT |
| 01 / 19 | 37.7° / 217.7° | 1,690 ft | GRS |
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.