# Wind-Aid

> Aviation tool for calculating crosswind and headwind components. (iPhone/iPad app by CodeBurners.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-aid/id311534583 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CodeBurners](https://appshunter.io/developer/310114272)
- Category: Utilities, Navigation
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 1 MB
- Released: 2009-04-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-aid/id311534583/reviews.md

## What is Wind?

Wind-Aid is an aviation tool used to calculate the crosswind and headwind when the runway, wind direction and wind speed are known.

Wind-Aid takes advantage of the iPhone and iPod Touch's unique touch features to provide the user with a fast, simple and intuitive user experience.

Users input the runway by turning a dial, the wind direction is set by turning an arrow and wind speed is set by dragging a slider to the appropriate value.

## Key features

- Crosswind calculation
- Headwind calculation
- Intuitive touch interface
- Runway direction input
- Wind direction input
- Wind speed input

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-aid/id311534583/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great App

*2011-07-20*

This type of app needs to be simple and quick.  No entering numbers.  Just pull the sliders around where they should be.  It is a little sensitive on the iphone due to the limited screen size, but on the ipad it is wonderful.  Never worried about the exact winds so much, by my new employer has real strick wind limitations for every different braking action report.  This simplifies it.

### 2/5 — Damo NZ

*2011-02-04*

Nice idea but setting the wind direction dial is too sensitive . It always seems to go off a few degrees when I remove my finger off the screen . I'd rather type in a figure....

### 4/5 — Wind-aid

*2010-03-15*

Really handy and easy to use

### 1/5 — Good graphics, but

*2009-06-09, version 0*

Good visual picture but you should be able to input the actual magnetic heading of the runway for more accuracy.

### 5/5 — Well Done!!!

*2009-05-11*

In the cockpit it's tough to mess with buttons and the flywheel entry of all the data is handy! ...and easy to see what you're dealing with in both numbers and graphical representation. I like it and LOVE it for the price!

### 4/5 — Great little app

*2009-05-08, version 0*

My E6B computer just keeps getting increasingly superfluous! Very intuitive user interface and fast enough to be useful to be able to quickly ascertain whether the winds the tower just gave you is within your/the aircrafts limits. Just one little thing - we don't call it Runway "00" - it should be "36"! Perhaps the developer can fix this in an update. Well thought out little app though - well worth the money.

### 4/5 — Looks Good

*2009-05-06*

Great app, would like to see an update that include an input for "wind gust"

## Frequently asked questions about Wind

### What is Wind-Aid used for?

Wind-Aid is an aviation tool designed to calculate the crosswind and headwind components when you know the runway, wind direction, and wind speed. It helps pilots with flight planning by providing essential wind data.

### How does Wind-Aid work?

Wind-Aid utilizes the iPhone and iPod Touch's touch features for an intuitive experience. Users input runway direction by turning a dial, wind direction by moving an arrow, and wind speed by dragging a slider.

### What devices does Wind-Aid support?

Wind-Aid is supported on iPhone and iPod Touch devices. It was released on April 14, 2009, and its latest version is 3.0, last updated on October 14, 2014.

### How much does Wind-Aid cost?

Wind-Aid is a paid application. It is available for purchase at $0.99.

### What is the age rating for Wind-Aid?

Wind-Aid has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 4 and above.

### Does Wind-Aid have ads?

No, Wind-Aid does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application and is ad-free.

### What is the user rating for Wind-Aid?

Wind-Aid has a user rating of 3.2 stars based on 5 ratings. This feedback reflects user experiences with the application.

### Is Wind-Aid updated frequently?

The latest version of Wind-Aid is 3.0, which was last updated on October 14, 2014. This suggests that updates may not be very frequent.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2014-10-14

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

- Updated for all screen sizes and iOS 8

### 2.1 — 2012-03-11

Bug fixes.

### 2.0 — 2012-03-03

Users can fine tune choice of wind speed, wind direction and runway.

### 1.2 — 2009-10-05

Runway numbers have been fixed.

### 1.1 — 2009-08-26

Text formatting is fixed

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