Headwinds
Know the ride ahead
About
This app provides turbulence forecasts and flight tracking to help you anticipate and understand your journey. It organizes your travel plans, displays real-time flight progress, and offers an estimated ride score for better peace of mind.
What's New in Headwinds
1.5.3
October 28, 2026
Headwinds now speaks 41 languages. Enjoy automatic language selection on first launch and an easier language picker, with suggested choices and names you can recognize.
MoreFAQ
What is Headwinds?
Headwinds provides turbulence forecasts and flight tracking to help passengers understand their journey. It organizes travel plans, displays real-time flight progress, and offers an estimated ride score.
How does Headwinds forecast turbulence?
The app displays an easy-to-read turbulence timeline along your flight's route, showing when smoother skies or bumps are forecast, their duration, and an estimated ride score.
Can I track my flight with Headwinds?
Yes, you can watch your progress on the map, check arrival times, distance to destination, gates, and terminals as information becomes available.
How do I organize my trips in Headwinds?
You can save upcoming flights in one place and connect your calendars to bring flight plans into the app automatically. Finished trips are cleared after 24 hours.
What devices does Headwinds support?
Headwinds is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with Apple silicon. You can also check flight progress and forecasts on your Apple Watch.
Is Headwinds available in my language?
Yes, Headwinds supports 41 languages. It defaults to your phone's language if supported and can be switched in the Account settings.
How do I get access to Headwinds?
Access to Headwinds is currently by invitation. You can get a code from an existing member or join the waitlist at headwindsapp.com.
Does Headwinds have ads?
No, Headwinds does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and does not have in-app purchases.
