If the wind is calculated to be 15 knots, which of the following could be a possible wind direction?

To determine the possible wind direction, one must understand that wind direction is reported in degrees from true north. A wind calculation of 15 knots indicates the speed of the wind, but to assess the direction, we need to interpret what a report of "wind from" means.

The correct answer, which states 242°, represents a wind that is coming from the southwest. This direction aligns well with common meteorological reporting, where the wind direction indicates the origin of the wind. In aviation, a wind direction of 242° would suggest that the wind is blowing towards the northeast at 15 knots.

The other options, while they are specific degrees, are slightly further from the 240° mark that would typically represent a southwest wind. Although they may still fall within a reasonable range of variations in wind reporting, determining “from” which direction the wind is blowing is key to selecting the right angle for a southwest blow.

Thus, given a wind speed of 15 knots, a wind direction of 242° is the most aligned with typical reporting standards and accurately reflects the origin of that wind.