ORAA
Al Asad Air Base
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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kt
| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09L | 88.5° | — | — | — |
| 27R | 268.5° | — | — | — |
| 09R | 88.5° | — | — | — |
| 27L | 268.5° | — | — | — |
| 08 | 88.6° | — | — | — |
| 26 | 268.6° | — | — | — |
Runways at ORAA
Al Asad Air Base has 3 runways, the longest at 13,124 ft, asphalt and gre surfaces. Field elevation is 618 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 09L / 27R | 88.5° / 268.5° | 13,124 ft | Asphalt |
| 09R / 27L | 88.5° / 268.5° | 13,123 ft | Asphalt |
| 08 / 26 | 88.6° / 268.6° | 10,125 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.