SKME
Lieutenant Colonel Luis F. Pinto Parra Air Base
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
Loading current wind
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05R | 41.0° | — | — | — |
| 23L | 221.0° | — | — | — |
| 05L | 40.0° | — | — | — |
| 23R | 220.0° | — | — | — |
Runways at SKME
Lieutenant Colonel Luis F. Pinto Parra Air Base has 2 runways, the longest at 3,785 ft, asphalt and concrete surfaces. Field elevation is 1,028 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 05R / 23L | 41.0° / 221.0° | 3,785 ft | Asphalt |
| 05L / 23R | 40.0° / 220.0° | 1,320 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.