OS68
Saiqal Air Base
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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kt
| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | 89.4° | — | — | — |
| 26 | 269.4° | — | — | — |
| 05 | 59.0° | — | — | — |
| 23 | 239.0° | — | — | — |
Runways at OS68
Saiqal Air Base has 2 runways, the longest at 9,820 ft, asphalt surface. Field elevation is 2,300 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 / 26 | 89.4° / 269.4° | 9,820 ft | Asphalt |
| 05 / 23 | 59.0° / 239.0° | 8,209 ft | Asphalt |
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.