PWAK
Wake Island Airfield
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 95.0° | — | — | — |
| 28 | 275.0° | — | — | — |
Runways at PWAK
Wake Island Airfield has 1 runway, the longest at 9,843 ft, asphalt surface. Field elevation is 14 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 / 28 | 95.0° / 275.0° | 9,843 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.