Practice question

WORKED CROSSWIND CALCULATION: Runway 22 is in use (magnetic heading 220°). Surface wind is reported by TWR as 250° (magnetic) at 20 knots. What are the approximate crosswind and headwind components acting on landing aircraft?

  1. Crosswind = 10 kt, Headwind = 17 kt
  2. Crosswind = 17 kt, Headwind = 10 kt
  3. Crosswind = 5 kt, Headwind = 19 kt
  4. Crosswind = 20 kt, Headwind = 0 kt

Answer: A — Crosswind = 10 kt, Headwind = 17 kt

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