5.5: Crosswind Components

Question 1

What is the crosswind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 220° at 30 knots?

Answer 1

19 knots

Question 2

What is the headwind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 220° at 30 knots?

Answer 2

23 knots

Question 3

Determine the maximum wind velocity for a 45° crosswind if the maximum crosswind component for the airplane is 25 knots.

Answer 3

35 knots

Question 4

With a reported wind of north at 20 knots, which runway is acceptable for use for an airplane with a 13-knot maximum crosswind component?

Answer 4

Runway 32

Question 5

What is the maximum wind velocity for a 30° crosswind if the maximum crosswind component for the airplane is 12 knots?

Answer 5

24 knots

Question 6

With a reported wind of south at 20 knots, which runway is appropriate for an airplane with a 13-knot maximum crosswind component?

Answer 6

Runway 14