Free Aviation Tool
Wind Correction Calculator
Calculate your wind correction angle, heading to fly and ground speed for any wind condition. Built for pilots and aviation students.
🌬️ Wind Correction
Heading · Ground Speed · Wind Correction Angle
Simple 3 steps
How It Works
No sign-up required. Enter your track, airspeed and wind data to get instant corrected heading and ground speed.
Enter Your Track
Type your desired track in degrees and your aircraft's true airspeed in knots.
Add Wind Data
Enter the wind direction in degrees and wind speed in knots from your weather briefing or ATIS.
Get Your Heading
Instantly see your wind correction angle, the heading to fly, and your expected ground speed.
Quick reference
Wind Correction Examples
Common wind correction scenarios at typical cruise speeds for quick reference.
| Scenario | Track | Wind | WCA | Fly Heading | Wind Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Tailwind | 090° | 270° @ 25 kts | 0.0° | 090° | 🟡 Tailwind |
| Pure Headwind | 090° | 090° @ 30 kts | 0.0° | 090° | 🟢 Headwind |
| Crosswind from Right | 360° | 090° @ 35 kts | +6.2° | 006° | 🟢 Headwind |
| Crosswind from Left | 360° | 270° @ 35 kts | -6.2° | 354° | 🟢 Headwind |
| Tailwind + Crosswind | 045° | 180° @ 40 kts | +4.0° | 049° | 🟡 Tailwind |
| Headwind + Crosswind | 180° | 225° @ 23 kts | +2.4° | 182° | 🟢 Headwind |
About this tool
Accurate & Free
This wind correction calculator uses the aviation triangle of velocities — the same method taught in flight training worldwide. Enter your desired track, true airspeed, wind direction and wind speed to instantly get the corrected heading you need to fly and your expected ground speed over the ground.
Understanding wind correction is a fundamental skill for all pilots. Whether you are a student pilot practising for your PPL, or a professional planning a flight, this tool gives you fast and accurate results every time.
- Wind Correction Angle with correct sign convention
- Heading to fly in degrees
- Ground speed in knots
- Wind angle off the nose
- Headwind and tailwind detection
- Works for any track and wind combination
- Based on standard aviation vector formula
- No sign-up or account needed
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