ORAT
Al Taqaddum Air Base
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12R | 119.4° | — | — | — |
| 30L | 299.4° | — | — | — |
| 12L | 119.3° | — | — | — |
| 30R | 299.3° | — | — | — |
Runways at ORAT
Al Taqaddum Air Base has 2 runways, the longest at 13,186 ft, concrete and pem surfaces. Field elevation is 275 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 12R / 30L | 119.4° / 299.4° | 13,186 ft | Concrete |
| 12L / 30R | 119.3° / 299.3° | 12,087 ft | PEM |
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.