# CrossWind Calculator

> Calculation of Crosswind, Tailwind and Headwind

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.goaround.ftCrosswind](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.goaround.ftCrosswind)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.goaround.ftCrosswind`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bernd Ewert
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 13,931
- **Rating:** 3.50 / 5 (39 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-06
- **First published:** 2020-11-01
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.goaround.ftCrosswind)
- **Website:** [https://goaround.org](https://goaround.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://goaround.org/datenschutz.html](https://goaround.org/datenschutz.html)

## Description

"CrossWind Calculator" is an Android app designed for pilots and aviation enthusiasts to accurately calculate various wind components. Users can input wind direction and runway details manually or via compass, and activate a crosswind limit for precise measurements. The app also offers functionality to display a second runway and provides valuable weather information, including METAR and TAF data, ensuring optimal flight planning and safety.

## Rankings

- #495,836 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `org.goaround.ftCrosswind.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users consistently praise the app as useful, easy to use, and generally well-liked for crosswind calculations. Repeated complaints focus on the input/UI experience (inaccurate field mapping and awkward value entry) and confusing, inconsistent unit handling (unit picker interrupting entry and unclear unit behavior).

### Pros

- Useful — speeds up and simplifies crosswind calculations
- Easy to use — several users report it works well and is straightforward
- Generally well-received — multiple reviewers call it a great/phenomenal app

### Cons

- User input/interface is frustrating for multiple users — fields can be mapped inaccurately and value entry is awkward
- Units handling is inconsistent and intrusive — unit picker interrupts entry and unit choices/settings behavior is confusing

## Similar extensions and apps

- [CrossWind Calculator 2023](https://chrome-stats.com/d/can.mobile.software.crosswind) — 203 users
- [Crosswind Components](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ie.robertbenson.crosswindcalculator.app.PRO) — 585 users
- [Crosswind Calculator](https://chrome-stats.com/d/uk.co.electronic_alchemy.crosswind_calculator) — 196 users
- [Pilot Crosswind Calculator](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dk.poulhermannconsulting.pilotcrosswindcalculator) — 483 users
- [Runways Wind](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ab.runwayswind)
- [FlightWinds](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pilotscafe.flightwinds.android) — 49,630 users, 4.32 / 5
- [Wind & Runways](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tincanflyer.wind_and_runways) — 31 users
- [Wind Chill Calculations Tool](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wind_tool) — 167 users
- [Airops Aero](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.airopswindpro) — 1,759 users
- [AviCalc for Pilots](https://chrome-stats.com/d/avicalc.goaround.org) — 906 users
- [VFR Course Calculator](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appTaurus.VFR_Course_Calculator) — 376 users
- [Wind Compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.anapaapps.android.windcompass) — 341,094 users, 4.37 / 5

---

Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.goaround.ftCrosswind)