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Wind is reported by the direction it blows FROM, in degrees true, then its speed in knots.

At McNary Field: the windsock points downwind and fills out as the wind picks up (fully out ≈ 15 kt). You're standing at the end of the runway that faces most into the wind.

NN0306EE1215SS2124WW3033190°

Best runway: 16 · headwind 12 kt · crosswind 2 kt from the right

METAR code19012G20KT
  1. 190
    From 190° true — the direction the wind blows FROM
  2. 12
    12 knots sustained
  3. G20
    Gusting to 20 knots
  4. KT
    KT = knots (nautical miles per hour)

Runways are drawn on their true headings; the green number is the runway end that faces most into the wind. Real pilots also use magnetic headings — that's a lesson for another day.