Best Apparent Wind Calculator Apps

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Quickly calculate crosswind and tailwind limits during flight. This app provides fast, precise calculations without clutter or unnecessary graphics, designed for immediate use when conditions change unexpectedly.

More Apparent Wind Calculator apps to explore

True-Wind Calculator

by Nejc Landeker

True-wind calculationVessel speed inputApparent wind speed input

Calculate true wind direction and speed for sailing. Input vessel speed, apparent wind, and angle to determine accurate wind data.

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Crosswind Calculator Pro

Cross & inflight wind

One-handed input for wind calculationsCalculate head/tail and crosswindCompute reciprocal headings/tracks

Quickly calculate head, tail, and crosswind components with one-handed input. It also computes reciprocal headings and inflight wind using your device's location and compass.

Calculate X-wind & Tail-wind

Crosswind calculationTailwind calculationWind speed limit determination

This utility helps pilots calculate wind speed limits based on crosswind and tailwind conditions. It provides essential data for flight planning and safety.

Crosswind Calculator: METAR

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free

Runway wind, gusts & limits

Calculate the average wind

Calculates average wind valuesSupports different heightsVector sum averaging

This utility app calculates the average of wind values at various altitudes. Users can choose between vector sum or vector integral averaging methods for their calculations.

by Electronic Alchemy

Calculate crosswind, headwind, tailwindFast and easy to useIntuitive drag and pinch interface

Calculate crosswind, headwind, and tailwind components for aviation takeoffs and landings. Features an intuitive interface with drag and pinch controls, and alerts for exceeding wind limits.

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Runway Wind Calculator

by K0deM0nkeys

Rapid wind component calculationIntuitive graphical displayPersonalized caution and warning levels

This tool helps pilots quickly calculate runway wind components for takeoff and landing. It features an intuitive interface and graphical display, alerting users to potential hazards by highlighting wind components that exceed personal or aircraft limitations.

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Wind Call Ballistic Calculator

Powerful Power-User Tool

Multiple wind-reading methodsAdvanced ballistics engineBallistic data, reticle & target libraries

This tool helps precision shooters and hunters calculate windage and elevation corrections for accurate long-range shots. It offers multiple wind-reading methods and an advanced ballistics engine, working offline for field use.

Calculate critical aviation weather data including wind components, temperature conversions, altitude calculations, and airspeed. Designed for pilots with an intuitive, one-handed interface and instant results.

Wind component calculation (headwind, tailwind, crosswind)Temperature conversions and wind chill factorAltitude calculations (pressure, density)

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Wind Chill Calculator - Calc

Air temperature, Wind Speed

Wind chill calculationTemperature unit conversionSupports Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin

Calculate the perceived temperature due to wind speed and actual air temperature. Supports various units for both temperature and wind speed. Includes a tool to convert between different temperature units.

free with in-app purchases

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GoFly: E6B Aviation Calculator

Flight Computer for Pilots

Live Wind TriangleDetailed Calculation BreakdownMETAR Decoder

This aviation calculator provides fast, accurate flight planning tools with a user-friendly interface. It offers detailed breakdowns of calculations, live wind triangle analysis, and METAR decoding. The app works offline and prioritizes user privacy with no accounts or ads.

free with in-app purchases

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Wind Lite

How strong the wind blows

Real-time local wind speed and directionLive compass for wind directionMultiple wind speed units (beaufort, mph, km/h, m/s, knots)

Get real-time local wind speed and direction data from nearby weather stations. Perfect for outdoor activities like sailing, windsurfing, or biking, it displays wind information in various units and on a live compass. The app automatically updates your location and wind data, and allows sharing current conditions.

This free app pairs with a WeatherFlow meter to capture and share hyper-local weather data. Get precise readings for wind speed, direction, temperature, humidity, and pressure, along with calculated values like wind chill and dew point. Share your detailed reports instantly via social media or popular weather services.

Capture wind speed, direction, temperature, humidity, pressureCalculate wind chill, heat index, dew point, air densityShare weather reports via social media and email

Get the wind speed immediately

Wind component calculator

Headwind, crosswind, and tailwind calculationDisplays current wind direction and speedShows runway course

This tool helps pilots quickly assess wind conditions relative to aircraft limitations. It displays essential wind data, including headwind, crosswind, and tailwind components, along with runway course and wind limits on a single screen for easy reference during flight.

DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter)

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Measurement of airflow speed

Homemade anemometer constructionWind speed measurementAirflow measurement

Create a functional wind speed meter using your phone and a simple homemade device. Measure airflow in various settings and choose from different anemometer types. Customize units and averaging for precise readings.

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