# Flight Winds — Wind component calculator

> Pilot tool for calculating wind components for safe takeoffs and landings. (iPhone/iPad app by FLEMINGER MEDIA LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-winds/id529677249 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [FLEMINGER MEDIA LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/427480054)
- Category: Weather, Utilities
- Price: $3.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 33 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-05-30
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-winds/id529677249/reviews.md

## What is Flight Winds?

FlightWinds helps pilots make faster, clearer wind decisions before takeoff and before landing.

Enter the runway and wind, then instantly see headwind, tailwind, and crosswind components for the runway in use. Set your own configurable wind limits,

FlightWinds will clearly show when conditions are inside or outside your preset limitations.

FlightWinds keeps the workflow simple: quick input, instant calculations, and an easy-to-read display that support your preflight and pre-landing decision-making.

Features:
- Instant crosswind, headwind, and tailwind calculations
- Dual runway display
- Custom takeoff and landing wind limits
- Clear warnings when your limits are exceeded
- Universal app for iPhone and iPad

Built by a Gold Seal FAA Flight Instructor and airline pilot for pilots who want a practical wind tool for everyday flying.

Safety Notice: 
FlightWinds is a supplemental planning aid only. It is not certified flight equipment and must not be used as the sole source for flight planning or operational decisions. Verify all inputs, weather data, calculations, and limitations using current official sources, the applicable AFM/POH, operator procedures, and your own judgment. Weather information may be delayed, incomplete, or unavailable. The pilot in command remains responsible for the safe operation of the flight.

## Key features

- Calculates wind components
- Dual runway display
- Custom wind limitations
- User-friendly interface
- Preflight and pre-landing preparation

## Chart rankings

- #54 in Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-winds/id529677249/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Marion

*2025-10-28*

Has a bug runs away and you have to start over

### 5/5 — App Review

*2025-05-16*

Tried a few of these Apps but this is definitely the most user friendly. Highly recommend. Use it all the time flying.

### 4/5 — Great Display, Scales should be recalibrated

*2022-04-21*

The wind speed bar goes from 0 to 100kts.     This is so unnecessary.    Nobody is out trying to figure out crosswinds in a hurricane.

99% of the time, you’re in the bottom 20% of the scale, and it’s terribly sensitive.   There’s a reason the scale on oral thermometers only go from 94-108 instead of 0-110.

### 2/5 — Not worth the money.

*2022-02-26*

This app has not been updated in years. The basic functionality is there, but it has not even been updated to fit the larger iPhone screen size. Don’t waste your money on this.

### 2/5 — Too limiting and inaccurate

*2021-12-08*

Winds are generally given in 10 degree increments. The app clicks off one degree at a time. The default should be 10 degrees (with option to tighten it to 5 or 1 degree increments). 

When I put in runway 26 and winds of 260 at 20 knots, the app calculated both a headwind and a tailwind component,With the tail and component exceeding my 10 knot limitation. This is not possible. Also, some limitations (like tailwind)Including gust limitation. I can see no way to input a guest in the app.

**Developer response:** I'm sorry to hear that the app didn't live up to your expectations. 

Regarding the first point, the app already allows you to increment by 10º. to accomplish this, long-press the +/- buttons. 

As for the second point, please take a second look at the app's user interface. The display simultaneously shows wind components for both runway directions, in this case, 26 and 08. 

So, in the described scenario, the app doesn't indicate that you've exceeded both tailwind and headwind limits for runway 26 simultaneously, as stated in the review. 

Instead, it shows that runway 26 headwind limit and runway 08 tailwind limit have been exceeded. Not the headwind and tailwind limits for the same runway direction.
 
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you like to explore this further.

Safe flying

### 1/5 — Where is meters per second for wind speed?!?!?!?

*2020-09-02*

Update your application. I can see only knots, miles per hour and km/h

### 5/5 — Ilya

*2020-02-24*

It’s very useful and well visually adopted app

### 3/5 — Pretty good

*2019-10-03*

Like to see clearer, larger display. Still no X or 11 support. Not an active developer. 

Also, It kills audio when launched. No clue why. Sloppy coding?

### 4/5 — Simple and easy to use.

*2018-07-22*

I’ve been using this app for several years with no problems.  Very intuitive . I frequently use it in China, where wind speeds are reported in MPS.  I wish it had a provision for converting meters per second to knots.

### 5/5 — Cool app, easy to use

*2017-09-21*

Easy to use in the cockpit. Intuitive controls. Would love to see gust factor added.

## Frequently asked questions about Flight Winds

### What is Flight Winds?

Flight Winds is a paid application designed to help pilots calculate crosswind, tailwind, and headwind components for takeoff and landing. It warns users if they exceed custom-defined wind limitations.

### How much does Flight Winds cost?

Flight Winds is a paid app priced at $3.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions required.

### What devices support Flight Winds?

Flight Winds is a universal app and supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### Is Flight Winds suitable for all ages?

Flight Winds has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It is specifically designed for pilots.

### When was Flight Winds last updated?

The latest version of Flight Winds, 1.3, was released on October 4, 2022. It was originally released on May 30, 2012.

### What do users think of Flight Winds?

Flight Winds has an average rating of 3.1 stars from 7 ratings. User feedback may reflect specific experiences with its features and usability.

### Does Flight Winds have ads?

No, Flight Winds does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application.

### Who developed Flight Winds?

Flight Winds was created by FLEMINGER MEDIA LLC, with input from a Gold Seal FAA Flight Instructor and Airline pilot.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2026-08-26

FlightWinds now includes worldwide airport and runway coverage.
- Search by airport name, ICAO, IATA, or FAA/local identifier.
- Official FAA NASR data is used where available.
- Airports without an on-field METAR can use a clearly labeled recent report from the nearest qualifying station.
- Runway options remain available when no METAR is reported.
- Airport lookup reliability and error messages have been improved.

### 2.0.0 — 2026-08-01

- Redesigned and improved UI layouts, 
- Airport weather lookup, 
- Bundled runway data, 
- Runway recommendations based on wind,
- Configurable limits, and improved settings persistence.

### 1.3 — 2022-10-04

- Performance enhancement
- Support for iPhone screen safe areas
- Minor UI improvements
- Bug fixes

### 1.2 — 2017-06-30

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- iOS 11 support
- UI improvement 
- Completely new settings screen
- Added support for long touch on -/+ buttons
 
If you like FlightWinds, we would greatly appreciate if you take a moment to rate it or recommend it to your friends :-)

### 1.1 — 2013-07-26

-Plus/Minus buttons for fine-tuning the controls.
-Multi orientation support.
-New, flatter UI.

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