Crosswind Component
Compute head/tail + crosswind components given runway heading and wind direction.
How to Use
- Enter runway magnetic heading.
- Enter wind direction (from) and speed.
- Head/tail and cross components appear.
Inputs
Components
Formulas
Angle off
θ = wind_dir − runway_hdg (signed)
Headwind
W · cos(θ) — positive head, negative tail
Crosswind
W · sin(θ) — right if positive
Max demonstrated
Check AFM — many GA aircraft 15–20 kt
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