OPGT
Gilgit Airport
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | 72.0° | — | — | — |
| 25 | 252.0° | — | — | — |
| 09 | 90.0° | — | — | — |
| 27 | 270.0° | — | — | — |
Runways at OPGT
Gilgit Airport has 2 runways, the longest at 5,400 ft, asphalt and concrete surfaces. Field elevation is 4,796 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 / 25 | 72.0° / 252.0° | 5,400 ft | Asphalt |
| 09 / 27 | 90.0° / 270.0° | 983 ft | Concrete |
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.