YLRD
Lightning Ridge Airport
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
Loading current wind
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 110.0° | — | — | — |
| 28 | 290.0° | — | — | — |
| 04 | 48.0° | — | — | — |
| 22 | 228.0° | — | — | — |
Runways at YLRD
Lightning Ridge Airport has 2 runways, the longest at 4,613 ft, asphalt and gravel surfaces. Field elevation is 540 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 / 28 | 110.0° / 290.0° | 4,613 ft | Asphalt |
| 04 / 22 | 48.0° / 228.0° | 2,405 ft | Gravel |
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.