Crosswind Component Calculator

Wind Conditions

Direction (°)

Speed (kt)

Wind: 270/15

Runway

Heading (°)

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Gust Speed (kt)

Common Runways

Personal Minimums

Certificate Level

Max Crosswind (kt)

Max Total Wind (kt)

Max Gust Factor (kt)

Max Tailwind (kt)

Personal minimums should be based on your experience, training, and comfort level. These are separate from aircraft limitations and should be more conservative when you're building experience.

Aircraft Limits

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Demonstrated crosswind is not a limitation—it's the maximum crosswind demonstrated during certification. Always refer to your aircraft's POH and consider your personal minimums.