---
name: "windRTD"
type: command
status: ok
groups: ["RTD"]
arma3_since: "1.34"
locality: {"argument": null, "effect": null, "server_exec": false}
source: https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/windRTD
revid: 377885
updated: 2026-01-04T16:30:27Z
---

# windRTD

*Command · RTD · Arma 3 v1.34 · introduced in Take On Helicopters v1.00*

## Description

Returns wind strength and direction.

> [!NOTE]
> **afm:** For this command to have any effect, the Advanced Flight Model (AFM) has to be enabled. AFM status can be checked with [difficultyEnabledRTD](../commands/difficultyEnabledRTD.md).

## Syntax

```sqf
windRTD
```

**Returns:** [Array](../topics/Array.md) with [windStrength, windDirection]
- windStrength: [Number](../topics/Number.md)
- windDirection: [Number](../topics/Number.md)

## Examples

### Example 1

```sqf
_wind = windRTD;
```

## See also

[wind](../commands/wind.md) · [setWind](../commands/setWind.md)

<sub>Source: [BI Community Wiki — windRTD](https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/windRTD) (revision 377885).</sub>