Crosswind Component Calculator
Split a reported wind into crosswind and headwind components for a runway heading.
Wind Calculations
Wind Calculations
Break any reported wind into the part along a runway or track and the part across it. These calculators use exact sine and cosine values and explain how the common mental shortcuts compare. They never compare a result with an aircraft limit.
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Headwind and Tailwind Calculator
Find the headwind or tailwind component of any wind along your track.
Wind Calculations
Guides
Wind Calculations
Understanding Headwinds and Tailwinds
How wind along the track changes ground speed and flight time, how to find the component with a cosine, and why wind never cancels on a round trip.
Wind Calculations
How to Calculate Crosswind Components
Split any wind into crosswind and headwind parts with sine and cosine, then see how the clock method and sixths rule compare with the exact values.