RCAY
Gangshan Air Force Base
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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kt
| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18R | 181.0° | — | — | — |
| 36L | 1.0° | — | — | — |
| 18L | 181.0° | — | — | — |
| 36R | 1.0° | — | — | — |
Runways at RCAY
Gangshan Air Force Base has 2 runways, the longest at 8,019 ft, concrete and asphalt surfaces. Field elevation is 34 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 18R / 36L | 181.0° / 1.0° | 8,019 ft | Concrete |
| 18L / 36R | 181.0° / 1.0° | 7,435 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.