Viento en contra (Headwind)
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Definición
A wind blowing directly opposite to the direction of aircraft travel, reducing ground speed
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Tiempo bloque (Block Time)
The total time from gate departure to gate arrival, including taxiing and airborne time
Viento cruzado (Crosswind)
A wind blowing perpendicular to the direction of travel or runway alignment
Corriente en chorro (Jet Stream)
A narrow band of strong winds (100-200 kt) at high altitudes affecting flight times and routing
Nudo (kt: Knot)
A unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, used in aviation and maritime
Viento de cola (Tailwind)
A wind blowing in the same direction as the aircraft's travel, increasing ground speed