wind sock
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, wind sock has been mentioned in one podcast episode on CGP Grey (Apr 2025). Used historically to choose which runway to use based on wind direction; also the basis for collecting data that becomes a wind rose.
Used historically to choose which runway to use based on wind direction; also the basis for collecting data that becomes a wind rose.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Apr 2025 on CGP Grey |
| Field | aviation operations / meteorology |
Who talks about wind sock on podcasts?
CGP Grey brought up wind sock; the most recent mention was Apr 2025 on CGP Grey.
- Runway Numbers Explained on CGP Grey (Apr 2025) — CGP Grey