YPEA
RAAF Base Pearce
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18L | 174.0° | — | — | — |
| 36R | 354.0° | — | — | — |
| 18R | 173.0° | — | — | — |
| 36L | 353.0° | — | — | — |
| 05 | 45.0° | — | — | — |
| 23 | 225.0° | — | — | — |
Runways at YPEA
RAAF Base Pearce has 3 runways, the longest at 8,002 ft, asphalt surface. Field elevation is 149 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 18L / 36R | 174.0° / 354.0° | 8,002 ft | Asphalt |
| 18R / 36L | 173.0° / 353.0° | 5,712 ft | Asphalt |
| 05 / 23 | 45.0° / 225.0° | 5,548 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.