Tools / Wind components

Wind components

Headwind and crosswind for any runway, and the best runway for the wind.

Airport (optional)

Runway heading or number

Wind from (°)

Wind speed (kt)

Gusts (kt)

Your crosswind limit (kt)

Headwind = speed × cos(angle), crosswind = speed × sin(angle), where the angle is between the wind and the runway. A runway number like 27 is treated as 270°. METAR winds are true; runway numbers are magnetic, so expect a few degrees of difference.

For flight simulation only. Always follow your aircraft's procedures and the published charts.