Aeronautical Vector Trigonometry
Runway Wind Calculator
Resolve reported surface winds into precise headwind and crosswind components. Factor in peak reported wind gusts and inspect the interactive compass vector.
Runway & Wind Vector Inputs
Quick Aircraft Max Demo Limits
Cessna 172: 15 ktsPiper Archer: 17 ktsBaron 58: 22 ktsBoeing 737: 33 kts
Gray: Runway | Red: Wind
Crosswind Component10 ktsFrom Right (30° angle)
Headwind Component17.3 ktsAids deceleration
Safety Advisory:Normal wind conditions. Crosswind is within standard light aircraft capabilities.
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A runway wind calculator resolves total wind speed and direction into two perpendicular vectors: the headwind/tailwind component aligned with the runway centerline, and the crosswind component perpendicular to the runway. This allows pilots to check safe aircraft operating limitations.