What is the magnetic direction of Runway 09 at Hanover?

• A. 090 degrees Magnetic
• B. 093 degrees True
• C. 090 degrees True
• D. 093 degrees Magnetic

Answer: (D)

Runway numbers are tied to the magnetic direction of the runway centerline, not true north, and are rounded to the nearest 10 degrees. So Runway 09 indicates a magnetic heading around 090 degrees, but the actual heading on that centerline can be a few degrees off. For Hanover’s Runway 09, the precise magnetic direction is about 093 degrees magnetic, which is why the correct answer is 093 degrees Magnetic. Headings labeled as True would not apply here, since runway designations reflect magnetic, not true, headings.