Runway Safety & Flight Planning
Crosswind Calculator
A vital tool for aviation students and flight schools. Instantly calculate crosswind and headwind/tailwind components based on runway heading and wind speed direction/velocity.
Runway Information
Enter runway number (e.g. 09, 27) or exact heading in degrees.
Wind Conditions
Runway Components
Crosswind Component
Lateral wind force acting on aircraft
7.5 kts
Headwind Component
Wind blowing directly into runway heading
13.0 kts
Wind Angle Relative to Runway
Angular difference
30┬░
Safety Advisory
Safe for most operations.
Runway Heading Mapping: A runway numbered '09' points towards 090┬░ magnetic. Knowing the exact wind speed direction and velocity is critical for calculating if your aircraft's performance limits will converge or diverge from safety guidelines during critical phases of flight like landing or takeoff.
