Wind Correction Angle Calculator
Free calculate wind correction angle for aircraft navigation. determine the heading correction needed to compensate for wind drift.
Input Parameters
Direction wind is coming FROM (0-360°)
Direction you want to travel (0-360°)
Results
Enter parameters to calculate wind correction angle
Wind Correction Angle
Calculation Method
WCA = arcsin((Wind Speed / TAS) × sin(Wind Angle))
Where Wind Angle = Wind Direction - Desired Track
Applications
- • Aircraft navigation
- • Marine navigation
- • Drone flight planning
- • Sailing calculations