Wind Components and Wind Correction Angle Calculator

Course:

Wind Direction:

(Coming from.)

Magnetic Variation:

Required if a magnetic course or direction has been entered; otherwise, optional for calculating the corrected magnetic heading.

Wind Speed:

Aircraft's Speed:

Enter for calculating the wind correction angle (WCA). Select type between ground speed or true airspeed.


Results

Headwind/Tailwind Component:

▶ Direction:

▶ Speed (kt | km/h):


Crosswind Component:

▶ Direction:

▶ Speed (kt | km/h):


Wind Correction Results:

▶ WCA (°) | Direction:

▶ Corrected Magnetic Heading (°):

▶ Corrected True Heading (°):


Wind Vectors

(Wind vectors and nose arrow are
relative to aircraft's course.)

↑ Course ↑


Notes:

* In this calculator, "0°" and "360°" means the same direction.

Ibosoft, v2.0