Flight Planning

مكوِّن الريح أمامي

The component of the wind along the runway axis directed opposite to aircraft’s travel, used for performance calculations.

Quick answer: The component of the wind along the runway axis directed opposite to aircraft’s travel, used for performance calculations.

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Quick answer

The component of the wind along the runway axis directed opposite to aircraft’s travel, used for performance calculations.

Why it matters

مكوِّن الريح أمامي matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Planning contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is مكوِّن الريح أمامي?

In this glossary, مكوِّن الريح أمامي refers to: The component of the wind along the runway axis directed opposite to aircraft’s travel, used for performance calculations.

How is مكوِّن الريح أمامي used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "برج: المدرج 27، الريح 270° بسرعة 15 عقدة، مكوِّن الريح الأمامي 6 عقد."

Why does مكوِّن الريح أمامي matter in aviation?

مكوِّن الريح أمامي matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Planning contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses مكوِّن الريح أمامي?

مكوِّن الريح أمامي is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does مكوِّن الريح أمامي belong to?

In this glossary, مكوِّن الريح أمامي is grouped under Flight Planning. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

The component of the wind along the runway axis directed opposite to aircraft’s travel, used for performance calculations.

Operational example

Tower: Runway 27, wind two‑seven‑zero degrees at one‑five, head‑wind component six knots.

Localized term

مكوِّن الريح أمامي

Localized example

برج: المدرج 27، الريح 270° بسرعة 15 عقدة، مكوِّن الريح الأمامي 6 عقد.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Planning

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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