tailwind

Operating with a tailwind is allowed within a type's limit — usually around 10 to 15 knots — and sometimes preferred when it keeps the flow of traffic simple or avoids noise-sensitive areas. In the air a tailwind is welcome and cuts the flight time.

Nearby in Aviation

• stall — The loss of lift that occurs when a wing exceeds its critical angle of attack.
• TAF — A coded forecast of the weather expected at an aerodrome, typically covering the next 24 to 30 hours.
• taxi — An aircraft moving under its own power on the ground.
• taxiway — A paved route connecting runways, aprons and stands, on which aircraft move under their own power.