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In this video . Boeing 747-400 Virging Atlantic is taking off during 30 kt crosswind. Look at the bushes and trees ! There is no single maximum wind limit as it depends on the direction of wind and phase of flight. 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 operator's crosswind limit for the Boeing 747-400 when landing on a wet, non-contaminated runway (no standing water, slush, loose or compacted snow, or ice) is 30 kt.
