WIND LIMITS
Maximum T/O & Landing Crosswind
36Kts (Demonstrated, Company Policy)
Maximum T/O & Landing Tailwind
10Kts, Up to 15Kts only if specified by Special Takeoff
and Landing Analysis in Performance Manual
Runway Condition
Limit
Dry
36
Fair
20
Poor
10
Visibility
Less than ¾ mi (4000 RVR)
15
Less than ½ mi (1800 RVR)
10
Instrument Approach
Non
-
ILS (Less than ¾ mi 4000 RVR)
15
CAT I ILS
15
Crosswind Limitations (Landing)
•
Obser
ve Most Restrictive Limit
•
Rolling takeoff is strongly advised when
crosswind exceeds 20 knots
•
All winds include gusts
•
May be further restricted for Restricted
Captains (Exemption 5549, FM Part I, Sec. 10)
•
For dispatch to an airport, use steady state
winds
CAT II or CAT III
10
Runway Width Less than Sta
ndard
20Kts (FM Part 1 Sec 6)
Maximum Tailwind for CAT II and CAT III
10Kts
Maximum Headwind for CAT II and CAT III
25kts
Maximum Wind Gust
50Kts (Except in an emergency)