Wind
LiveSelect Forecast Time
Data Source Information
- Live: Current observations from your Tempest weather station
- Forecast: Hourly forecast from National Weather Service (updated hourly)
- Forecast Times: Select +3h, +6h, or +9h to see predicted conditions
- Use forecast mode for flight planning and weather trend awareness
- Live data refreshes every 60 seconds from your station
- Runway components are calculated from wind direction and runway heading
Runway Wind Components
Runway 06/24
Heading 060° / 240°
Wind Component Guide
- Headwind/Tailwind: Wind from straight ahead (green) or behind (red)
- Crosswind: Wind from the side - marked with L (left) or R (right)
- Wind Arrow: Points to where the wind is going
- Wind speeds are shown in knots (kt)
- The compass shows runway 06/24 orientation
- Cardinal directions (N, E, S, W) help orient wind direction
⚠️ Important Safety Notice
This is NOT official weather data. This information is provided for supplemental situational awareness only and should never be used as the sole source for flight planning or go/no-go decisions.
All pilots are responsible for obtaining an official weather briefing from authorized sources (e.g., 1800wxbrief.com, Flight Service, ForeFlight, etc.) and making their own independent judgment regarding flight safety.
This data comes from a single weather station and may not accurately represent conditions at altitude, other locations on the field, or actual flight conditions. Weather equipment may malfunction or provide inaccurate readings.
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. This service is provided "as-is" without any warranties. The operator assumes no liability for decisions made using this information.