Crosswind Calculator: Accurate Wind Component Tool
The most trusted crosswind calculator for pilots, drivers, and wind engineers worldwide.
"Precision in every knot." — Aviation Safety Standard
How the Crosswind Calculator Works
- Angle difference: |Wind Direction − Runway Heading|
- Crosswind: Wind Speed × sin(θ)
- Headwind/Tailwind: Wind Speed × cos(θ)
- Gusts: Added to base wind for worst-case
- Aviation 6/10 rule: Max demonstrated = 0.6 × (wind+gust)
Understanding Crosswind Calculator Results
- Crosswind component
- Headwind or tailwind
- Relative wind angle
- Safety warnings (aviation/driving)
Why Use This Crosswind Calculator?
- All units: knots, mph, km/h, m/s
- Aviation 6/10 rule compliance
- Gust modeling
- Real-time validation
- Mobile-optimized
Real Crosswind Calculator Examples
- Runway 18, Wind 270°@20 kt → 20 kt crosswind, 0 headwind
- Runway 09, Wind 360°@15 kt → 14 kt headwind, 5 kt crosswind
- Driving East, Wind NW@30 mph → 21 mph crosswind, 21 mph headwind