Flight Phase

Seitenwindkomponente

The part of the wind velocity that is perpendicular to the runway or the aircraft's track, affecting lateral control during takeoff, landing, or flight.

Quick answer: The part of the wind velocity that is perpendicular to the runway or the aircraft's track, affecting lateral control during takeoff, landing, or flight.

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Quick answer

The part of the wind velocity that is perpendicular to the runway or the aircraft's track, affecting lateral control during takeoff, landing, or flight.

Why it matters

Seitenwindkomponente matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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 Seitenwindkomponente?

In this glossary, Seitenwindkomponente refers to: The part of the wind velocity that is perpendicular to the runway or the aircraft's track, affecting lateral control during takeoff, landing, or flight.

How is Seitenwindkomponente used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Der Tower meldete auf Bahn 26 eine Seitenwindkomponente von zwölf Knoten, Vorsicht bei der Landung."

Why does Seitenwindkomponente matter in aviation?

Seitenwindkomponente matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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 Seitenwindkomponente?

Seitenwindkomponente is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Seitenwindkomponente belong to?

In this glossary, Seitenwindkomponente is grouped under Flight Phase. 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 part of the wind velocity that is perpendicular to the runway or the aircraft's track, affecting lateral control during takeoff, landing, or flight.

Operational example

The tower reported a cross-wind component of twelve knots on runway 26, caution for landing.

Localized term

Seitenwindkomponente

Localized example

Der Tower meldete auf Bahn 26 eine Seitenwindkomponente von zwölf Knoten, Vorsicht bei der Landung.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Phase

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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