ORBD
Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 125.7° | — | — | — |
| 30 | 305.7° | — | — | — |
| 14 | 145.7° | — | — | — |
| 32 | 325.7° | — | — | — |
Runways at ORBD
Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad has 2 runways, the longest at 11,495 ft, pem and concrete surfaces. Field elevation is 161 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 / 30 | 125.7° / 305.7° | 11,495 ft | PEM |
| 14 / 32 | 145.7° / 325.7° | 11,490 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.