For contaminated runway operations with less than 150 ft available, what is the maximum crosswind?

For contaminated runway operations with less than 150 ft available, what is the maximum crosswind?

• A. 5 kts
• B. 10 kts
• C. 12 kts
• D. 15 kts

Answer: (B)

When a runway is contaminated and only a small portion remains (less than 150 ft), the ability to maintain directional control and stop safely is significantly reduced. The crosswind component can push the aircraft off the centerline during the approach or touchdown, and with so little runway left you have almost no margin to recover or go-around if something goes wrong. Limiting the crosswind to ten knots provides enough margin to stay on the centerline and to perform a safe stop or a go-around if needed under those degraded conditions. Values higher than that increase the risk of losing control on the contaminated surface with very limited runway to recover.

When a runway is contaminated and only a small portion remains (less than 150 ft), the ability to maintain directional control and stop safely is significantly reduced. The crosswind component can push the aircraft off the centerline during the approach or touchdown, and with so little runway left you have almost no margin to recover or go-around if something goes wrong. Limiting the crosswind to ten knots provides enough margin to stay on the centerline and to perform a safe stop or a go-around if needed under those degraded conditions. Values higher than that increase the risk of losing control on the contaminated surface with very limited runway to recover.