Determine the approximate crosswind component with a wind from 260° at 23 kts for landing on Rwy 22.

To determine the approximate crosswind component for landing on Runway 22 (which has a heading of 220°), we first need to analyze the relationship between the wind direction and runway heading. When the wind is coming from 260° at 23 knots, it is important to find out how much of that wind is acting perpendicular to the runway.

The angle between the wind direction and the runway heading can be calculated as follows:

1. The wind is coming from 260°, while the runway is aligned at 220°.

2. The difference in angle between 260° and 220° is 40° (260° - 220°).

Next, to find the crosswind component, we can use the formula:

Crosswind Component = Wind Speed × sin(Angle)

Here, the wind speed is 23 knots, and the angle is 40°.

Calculating the sine of 40° approximately gives us 0.643. Therefore:

Crosswind Component = 23 knots × sin(40°)

≈ 23 knots × 0.643

≈ 14.77 knots.

This value rounds to approximately 15 knots, which is why this choice is the best answer. The