V-Speed & Landing Performance
Calculate approach speed (Vapp) with wind and gust corrections for safe, stabilized landings.
V-Speed Calculator
Landing Performance Analysis
Approach Speed (Vapp)
130 kts
Headwind Add
5.0
kts (Wind ÷ 2)
Gust Add
5
kts
Total Additive
10.0
kts (5-20 range)
Pro Tip
Always ensure your Vapp is stable by 1,000ft AGL for a stabilized approach. The speed additive accounts for wind energy and gust protection, maintaining safe margins throughout your landing.
Formula: Vapp = Vref + (Headwind ÷ 2) + Gust Factor
With 120 kts Vref, 10 kts headwind, and 5 kts gust factor, your final approach speed is 130 kts.
Professional Tips
- •Always use half the headwind component as minimum wind additive
- •Add full gust value to approach speed for safety margin
- •Maximum wind additive typically should not exceed 20 knots
- •Brief your final approach speed before starting descent
- •Stable approach criteria: on speed ±5 knots, on glideslope, configured