AviWIND
User Manual & Reference Guide
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User Manual & Reference Guide
AviWIND is a real-time aviation wind monitoring web application serving multiple aviation locations (heliports, airports, airfields etc). Built for pilots, helicopter crews, and aviation professionals who need instant, accurate wind data in the field — accessible from any device, no app store required.
It is a Greek Helicopters and AviTracer project.
From the AviWIND home page at aviwind.com, tap any location button to open its dedicated wind gauge.
You can install individual location pages directly to your home screen — not just the main hub. This is useful for pilots who regularly operate at one aerodrome.
A full visual reference for every element on the wind compass display. Tap the image to view it full screen.
The legend is also accessible from every location page — tap the ⓘ icon in the top right corner of any location to open it directly.
The Crosswind Component Chart gives you an instant breakdown of headwind and crosswind components based on the live wind data at that location.
To access it, tap either runway number on the runway overlay in the compass display. The chart will open showing the current crosswind and headwind/tailwind values for that runway heading.
Below the wind speed readout, coloured condition pills appear automatically when specific weather conditions are detected by the station sensors. They are absent when conditions are normal.
| Indicator | Colour | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| FOG / MIST | ■ Red | Station is currently detecting low-visibility conditions — fog or mist. Exercise caution for VFR operations. |
| RAIN | ■ Blue | Active precipitation detected at the station. Conditions may affect visibility and surface grip. |
| STRIKE | ■ Red | Lightning strikes detected within 20 NM in the last 30 minutes. Indicates active thunderstorm activity in the vicinity — exercise extreme caution. |
| (no pill shown) | — None | No adverse weather conditions currently detected. Normal visibility and dry conditions. |
Each location provides additional weather station data beyond wind — including temperature, humidity, pressure trends, and more.
To access it, tap the QNH gauge on the bottom right of the display. This opens a detailed weather data panel with all available readings from that station.
AviWIND is a Progressive Web App (PWA) that can be added to your home screen on any device for instant one-tap access, full-screen display, and offline-capable loading — exactly like a native app.
| Device | Browser Required | How to Install |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | Safari |
Tap Share icon → Add to Home Screen → Add |
| iPad | Safari |
Tap Share icon → Add to Home Screen → Add |
| Android | Chrome (recommended) |
Tap ⋮ menu → Add to Home Screen or Install App |
| Android | Other browsers | Look for Install or Add to Home Screen in the browser menu |
| Desktop | Chrome / Edge | Click the install icon (⊕) in the address bar, or Menu → Install AviWIND |
On iPhone, installation only works from Safari. If you open AviWIND from Chrome, Instagram, or any other in-app browser on iOS, you must first tap the browser menu and choose Open in Safari, then follow the install steps.
Make sure you are using Safari, not Chrome or any other browser. If you're unsure, look for the compass icon in your app dock — that's Safari.
The Share button is the square with an upward arrow, located in the centre of the bottom toolbar in Safari.
Scroll down in the share sheet until you see Add to Home Screen. Tap it.
A preview shows the AviWIND icon and name. Tap Add in the top right. The app icon now appears on your home screen.
You can repeat these steps while viewing any individual location page to install that specific location directly.
AviWIND provides real-time meteorological data for situational awareness purposes. It is not a certified aeronautical weather service and does not replace official METAR, TAF, ATIS, or ATC communications. Pilots are responsible for verifying conditions through appropriate official channels before flight.
