NZWU
Wanganui Airport
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11C | 131.1° | — | — | — |
| 29C | 311.1° | — | — | — |
| 14 | 161.1° | — | — | — |
| 32 | 341.1° | — | — | — |
| 08 | 106.1° | — | — | — |
| 26 | 286.1° | — | — | — |
| 11R | 128.1° | — | — | — |
| 29L | 308.1° | — | — | — |
| 11L | 128.1° | — | — | — |
| 29R | 308.1° | — | — | — |
Runways at NZWU
Wanganui Airport has 5 runways, the longest at 4,521 ft, asphalt and gre surfaces. Field elevation is 27 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 11C / 29C | 131.1° / 311.1° | 4,521 ft | Asphalt |
| 14 / 32 | 161.1° / 341.1° | 2,959 ft | GRE |
| 08 / 26 | 106.1° / 286.1° | 2,877 ft | GRE |
| 11R / 29L | 128.1° / 308.1° | 2,756 ft | GRE |
| 11L / 29R | 128.1° / 308.1° | 1,654 ft | GRE |
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.