YWLG
Walgett Airport
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 58.0° | — | — | — |
| 23 | 238.0° | — | — | — |
| 18 | 191.0° | — | — | — |
| 36 | 11.0° | — | — | — |
Runways at YWLG
Walgett Airport has 2 runways, the longest at 5,335 ft, asphalt and grs surfaces. Field elevation is 439 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 / 23 | 58.0° / 238.0° | 5,335 ft | Asphalt |
| 18 / 36 | 191.0° / 11.0° | 3,783 ft | GRS |
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.