# Perfect Landings

> Pilot tool for selecting optimal runways based on wind conditions. (iPhone/iPad app by Ruthless Research, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-landings/id985780929 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ruthless Research, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458693702)
- Category: Weather
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-05-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-landings/id985780929/reviews.md

## What is Perfect Landings?

Have you ever been confused about what which runway to land on based on the winds? With perfect landings you will know exactly which runway to land on based upon the wind direction. Perfect Landings will select the runway with the lowest x-wind component, ensuring that the optimal runway is selected.

Perfect Landings will display an image of the runway with an arrow showing the wind in relation to the runway. If a METAR is used to retrieve the airport weather information, the color of the arrow will reflect the reported flight category. A yellow arrow will indicate wind conditions based upon user entered wind speed and direction.

For airports with multiple runways alternate runways can be selected showing the x-wind speed for that runway along with an arrow showing how the reported winds.

## Key features

- Optimal runway selection based on wind
- Visual wind direction display
- Crosswind component calculation
- METAR weather integration
- Alternate runway analysis


## Frequently asked questions about Perfect Landings

### What is the primary function of Perfect Landings?

Perfect Landings helps pilots determine the optimal runway for landing by analyzing wind direction and speed. It calculates the crosswind component to ensure the safest and most efficient runway is chosen.

### How does Perfect Landings display wind information?

The app displays an image of the runway with an arrow indicating the wind's direction relative to it. If METAR data is used, the arrow's color reflects the reported flight category.

### Can Perfect Landings help with airports that have multiple runways?

Yes, for airports with multiple runways, Perfect Landings allows users to select alternate runways. It will display the crosswind speed for each alternate runway and show how the reported winds align with them.

### What is the price of Perfect Landings?

Perfect Landings is a paid application, priced at $4.99.

### What devices is Perfect Landings compatible with?

Perfect Landings is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Perfect Landings updated?

The latest version of Perfect Landings is 1.6, and it was last updated on May 24, 2025. Updates are generally released to improve functionality and address any issues.

### What is the age rating for Perfect Landings?

Perfect Landings has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does Perfect Landings have ads?

No, Perfect Landings is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted experience for pilots.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2025-05-24

Fixed issues retrieving metar data.

### 1.5 — 2018-12-04

Added support for 64bit devices

### 1.4 — 2015-06-10

Fixed bug that caused the app to crash when the wrong METAR was returned.

### 1.3 — 2015-05-31

Now supports Apple Watch

### 1.2 — 2015-05-16

No release notes.

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## Related topics

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