Pilot Crosswind Calculator

How to Calculate Crosswind Components

Pilots calculate crosswind components to determine how much wind is blowing across the runway during takeoff or landing. The crosswind component is calculated using the sine of the angle between the runway heading and the wind direction.

Pilot Crosswind Calculator

Enter runway heading and wind conditions to calculate headwind and crosswind components.

Runway Heading (°) Wind Direction (°) Wind Speed (knots)

Pilot Crosswind Calculator

Runway Heading (°) Wind Direction (°) Wind Speed (knots)