Crosswind Calculator

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Direction the wind is blowing FROM, in degrees (0/360 = North, 90 = East, 180 = South, 270 = West).
deg
Steady-state wind speed in your chosen units. For gusts, enter the gust value here.
kt
The painted runway number, 01-36. Multiply by 10 for the magnetic heading (e.g. RWY 27 = 270 degrees).
Enter the peak gust speed to see the worst-case crosswind component. Leave at 0 to ignore gusts.
kt
The demonstrated or certificated crosswind limit for your aircraft. Used for the limit gauge and the percent-of-limit output. Typical light aircraft: 12-17 kt.
kt
Crosswind componentWithin limit
0kt

Wind perpendicular to the runway (the component that pushes you sideways)

Crosswind fromDirect
Headwind component15kt
Wind typeHeadwind
Wind angle to runway0
Percent of limit0%
0% % of limit
Comfortable<0.5Moderate0.5-0.75Near limit0.75-1Exceeds limit1+

0.0 kt crosswind - within limit.

  • The crosswind component is 0.0 kt from the direct, representing 0% of your 15.0 kt aircraft limit.
  • The headwind component is 15.0 kt. A headwind reduces ground roll and increases safety margins.

Next stepConditions appear manageable. Use standard crosswind technique: align with a crab, then transition to a slip just before touchdown on the upwind main gear first.

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