Can a plane land in 30mph winds
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Can a plane land in 30mph winds
Nervous flyer here and off to Belfast International on Monday where winds are forecast to be 30mph when I land. Will these cause a problem other than being bumpy?
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Every aircraft has limits of wind, runway, their weight and so on. If these limits are exceeded, then the aircraft will divert to another airfield that is within limits. If the crew failed to do this they would be in big trouble with their Chief pilot.
Sometimes, when approaching in a strong wind, the Captain might decided to not land and this could happen when only a minute or two away. But this OK - because it means they are taking the safe option. At the time it can seem upsetting - as the aircraft will stop decending, the engines will go to higher speed and you will move back up. that is all normal and, shortly, the flight deck crew will tell you about it. This is normall and happens every day all around the world.
Sometimes, when approaching in a strong wind, the Captain might decided to not land and this could happen when only a minute or two away. But this OK - because it means they are taking the safe option. At the time it can seem upsetting - as the aircraft will stop decending, the engines will go to higher speed and you will move back up. that is all normal and, shortly, the flight deck crew will tell you about it. This is normall and happens every day all around the world.
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30 mph winds are nothing to worry about.
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One of the nicest landings I have experienced was flying into Perth, West Oz which has a reputation for interesting winds, when there was a crosswind of 32kts (approx 36mph). 
