Max Wind Limits

Question 1

What is the max peak wind for all ops except emergencies?

Answer 1

50 kts

Question 2

What is the max demonstrated crosswind? (includes gusts)

Answer 2

33 kts

Question 3

What is the max headwind for CAT II and CAT III approaches?

Answer 3

25 kts

Question 4

What is the max crosswind for landing with braking action medium? (includes gusts)

Answer 4

20 kts

Question 5

What is the max crosswind when the runway width is less than standard? (148’) (includes gusts)

Answer 5

20 kts

Question 6

What is the max tailwind for landing? (includes gusts)

Answer 6

10 kts *Ops Engineering will compute special data for a 15kt TW for select airports. Refer to: Performance Manual / Landing / Special Landing Analysis.

Question 7

What is the max crosswind for landing when the visibility is less than ¾ (RVR 4000)? (includes gusts)

Answer 7

15 kts

Question 8

What is the max crosswind component for a Cat II or III approach?

Answer 8

15 kts

Question 9

What is the max crosswind component for a HUD low vis T/O? (includes gusts)

Answer 9

10 kts

Question 10

What is the max crosswind for a landing when braking action is poor? (includes gusts)

Answer 10

10 kts

Question 11

What is the max tailwind for a Cat II or III approach?

Answer 11

10 kts

Question 12

What is the max tailwind for takeoff?

Answer 12

15 kts