NZWL
West Melton Aerodrome
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
Loading current wind
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | 64.0° | — | — | — |
| 22 | 244.0° | — | — | — |
| 17 | 194.0° | — | — | — |
| 35 | 14.0° | — | — | — |
| 11 | 134.0° | — | — | — |
| 29 | 314.0° | — | — | — |
| 04B | 64.0° | — | — | — |
| 22B | 244.0° | — | — | — |
Runways at NZWL
West Melton Aerodrome has 4 runways, the longest at 3,271 ft, turf and bitumen surfaces. Field elevation is 312 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 / 22 | 64.0° / 244.0° | 3,271 ft | Turf |
| 17 / 35 | 194.0° / 14.0° | 2,264 ft | Turf |
| 11 / 29 | 134.0° / 314.0° | 2,087 ft | Turf |
| 04B / 22B | 64.0° / 244.0° | 2,008 ft | Bitumen |
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.