Can you land a plane in 50 mph winds?

For example, the Boeing 737 has a maximum crosswind landing factor of 30 knots (just over 55 mph). So that answers the second part of your question. Yes, a 'plane can land in 50 mph winds.



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A plane flying into Leeds Bradford Airport in the United Kingdom today nearly didn't make it, as incredibly strong winds blew the aircraft nearly sideways. The aircraft survived 60 mph gusts by approaching the runway from a side angle, its skilled pilots managing to narrowly make it onto the runway.

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A crosswind above about 40mph and tailwind above 10mph can start to cause problems and stop commercial jets taking off and landing. It can sometimes be too windy to take-off or land. The limitations are in place for the safety of the passengers and crew.

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Flight cancellations can occur due to various wind speed thresholds set by airlines. Typically, takeoff and landing are restricted when wind speeds exceed 30-35 knots (35-40 mph). However, specific limits may vary depending on the aircraft type, airline policies, and airport guidelines.

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For example, the Boeing 737 has a maximum crosswind landing factor of 30 knots (just over 55 mph). So that answers the second part of your question. Yes, a 'plane can land in 50 mph winds.

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Flying into Wellington? Make sure that seatbelt is tightly fastened. Wellington, New Zealand is considered to be the windiest city on the planet. This is good for the local wind turbines and dramatic hair-blowing photoshoots, but not so great for passengers aboard planes landing at Wellington International Airport.

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Expect to see many pilots divert in winds much above 40 knots even if the airport is open, especially if gusting to above 50. Crosswinds are a little different as they depend on the braking action - basically how grippy the runway is.

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Pretty much any airplane can easily fly in 25 mph winds. If that is a direct crosswind that might make landing smaller aircraft more challenging, but airliners, no problems.

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The 737 has been designed to withstand landings at 600fpm, reducing to 360fpm at MLW before a hard landing inspection is required. Most pilots report a hard landing when the sink rate exceeds approximately 240fpm.

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Severe turbulence can cause a plane to drop so suddenly that pilots temporarily lose control. But, again, that's not enough to crash the plane. That's not to say it's never happened. In 1966, human error and turbulence combined to bring a plane down over Mount Fuji.

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Crosswinds greater than 50-60 km/h may cause airlines to delay or cancel flights. Even lower gusts can trigger flight delays or cancellations if the runways are wet or icy, as stiff winds can reduce a plane's ability to brake on the runway.

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Just enter your flight number, airport and departure date in the FlightAware or FlightStats app. The system allows you to check if my flight is cancelled. When will I know if my flight is cancelled? Usually, air carriers notify their passengers about flight cancellations.

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Routes with the most turbulence
  • New York to London. One of the most popular routes which experience turbulence is flying from New York to London (and also London to New York). ...
  • Seoul to Dallas. ...
  • Flying into certain airports near the equator. ...
  • Flying into Reno, Nevada. ...
  • London to South Africa.


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When an aircraft experiences turbulence, the plane can drop or change altitude suddenly. This is why pilots always caution passengers to buckle up and stay seated when they are experiencing flight turbulence. The sudden movements put passengers at risk.

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At times like this, pilots will slow to a designated “turbulence penetration speed” to ensure high-speed buffet protection (don't ask) and prevent damage to the airframe. We can also request higher or lower altitudes, or ask for a revised routing.

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