NZWP
RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
Loading current wind
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 53.0° | — | — | — |
| 21 | 233.0° | — | — | — |
| 08 | 98.0° | — | — | — |
| 26 | 278.0° | — | — | — |
| 08L | 99.6° | — | — | — |
| 26R | 279.6° | — | — | — |
Runways at NZWP
RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai has 3 runways, the longest at 6,665 ft. Field elevation is 103 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 / 21 | 53.0° / 233.0° | 6,665 ft | Asphalt |
| 08 / 26 | 98.0° / 278.0° | 5,187 ft | Concrete |
| 08L / 26R | 99.6° / 279.6° | 2,789 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.