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

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

• A. 10 kts
• B. 12 kts
• C. 20 kts
• D. 15 kts

Answer: (D)

Contaminated runways reduce friction and make it harder to maintain directional control and stop safely. When there’s more than 150 ft of runway available beyond the touchdown zone, the procedure sets a practical limit that still allows for a controlled landing and a safe rollout or a go-around if needed. Under these conditions, the maximum crosswind is 15 knots. A higher value like 20 knots would push containment limits on a slick surface, while lower values such as 10 or 12 knots would be overly conservative given the available distance and recovery margin.

Contaminated runways reduce friction and make it harder to maintain directional control and stop safely. When there’s more than 150 ft of runway available beyond the touchdown zone, the procedure sets a practical limit that still allows for a controlled landing and a safe rollout or a go-around if needed. Under these conditions, the maximum crosswind is 15 knots. A higher value like 20 knots would push containment limits on a slick surface, while lower values such as 10 or 12 knots would be overly conservative given the available distance and recovery margin.