Airport windsocks are a fail-safe, life saving instrument that are used globally for one purpose: safety. As a last line of defence, it is imperative to ensure your windsocks are always in good condition and functioning correctly. The Custom Windsock Company sets the standard for the best quality airport windsocks on the market. Our orange and white airport windsocks are made of a 300D PU ( Polyurethane coated) polyester that is waterproof, hi-Vis Fluorescent and has superior tensile and colorfastness properties to other windsocks on the market.
Quality Construction- You can be assured that our variegated airport windsocks are made with quality materials and are built to last: The body of the windsock is made of 300D PU polyester, the inlet mouth is constructed with 2 layers of 300D PU polyester, 1 layer of high strength webbing reinforcement and a stiffening band that protects against high velocity winds gusts.
High Strength Materials: Independent tests on our 300D PU polyester resulted in 1218 Warp (N) and 1221 Weft (N) tensile strength. What does that mean? It means your airport windsocks are made of a high-strength fabric that is tested to meet the demands of daily use in extreme conditions
Light and Responsive Airport Windsocks- Lightweight windsocks are imperative to detect slight wind speed and directional changes. Our high strength heavy duty windsocks and durable in all weather conditions and still well in even the slightest breeze.
So you need a windsock..but now, what size?
Windsock size is often dictated by your viewing distance and how the windsock will be mounted. Of course, if you already have a frame, your windsock diameter will be set and you only need to choose a length that worlds for you. See our Visibility of Windsocks Guide below for more information
It can get confusing sometimes on how windsocks are measured. The standard is always to measure windsocks diameter and length and present it as: diameter" x length". See the below infographic guide on how to measure a windsock and determine the diameter
If you have a double hoop or extended hoop frame, you should ensure the replacement windsock you purchase will fit over both the outer and inner hoop of the frame. Every frame manufacturer has a different standard and thus some measuring is required to ensure that your replacement windsock will fit onto your frame. Your two options are:
2. If you do have an existing windsock that fits your frame: Measure diameter of the inlet mouth, the length of the windsock as well as the diameter of the outlet mouth. See our guide above on how to measure a windsock.
Step 1) Purchase a Windsock Frame
Step 2) Purchase a stainless steel ¾ NPT female coupling and a ¾ NPT male pole. One size of the coupling will thread into the bottom of the windsock frame and the other will thread onto your pole. The pole you purchase may be long or short, depending on your application and if you are going to attach it to anything else. These can easily be purchased from your local hardware store or here:
3/4 NPT pole with 3/4 NPT female coupler
Step 3) Attach the pole onto your structure
Step 4) Install the windsock with the use of HD UV rated zip ties (don't buy the white ones, the black ones are usually UV rated.
Note: all frame manufacturers have different specifications. Contact the manufacturer of your frame for instructions on mounting.
Step 1) Purchase a Windsock Frame
Step 2) Purchase a stainless steel ½ NPT female coupling and a ½ NPT male pole. One size of the coupling will thread into the bottom of the windsock frame and the other will thread onto your pole. The pole you purchase may be long or short, depending on your application and if you are going to attach it to anything else. These can easily be purchased from your local hardware store or here:
1/2 NPT pole with 1/2 NPT female coupler
Step 3) Attach the pole onto your structure
Step 4) Install the windsock with the use of HD UV rated zip ties (don't buy the white ones, the black ones are usually UV rated.
Note: all frame manufacturers have different specifications. Contact the manufacturer of your frame for instructions on mounting.
Shipping within the Contiguous USA
All Orders of 18"-24" frames enjoy $35 flat rate shipping
Non-Contiguous US States
Shipping to International Destinations
Note on all international orders: All duties and taxes that may be incurred upon import are the customer's responsibility.
Note: Any of the above shipping timings and costs can be changed at any time at the sole discretion of the Custom Windsock Co.
Actual delivery time will vary based on your chosen shipping method. We typically use UPS to get your products to you fast.
If we are unable to ship your order within the specified time period you will be notified via phone or email of your order status.
We pride ourselves on exceeding our customer's expectations. We are a flexible organization and can often do very quick turnarounds if needed. For rush Shipping and Printing options please contact us here.
At the Custom Windsock Company, we want you to be satisfied when you receive your products. All custom products are tailor made to your specifications but because all the finishing and sewing is either done by hand or by a person with a sewing machine, sometimes there is potential for human error, however minimal. Under normal circumstances, our quality control department would pick up on it but sometimes things slip through and the order is dispatched. You might be wondering, what do I do incase of a manufacturing defect?
If our products are faulty in any way, you can return them within 14 days of receipt. You can contact our customer service department by calling 1-833-786-1035 or emailing info@custom-windsocks.com. Let us know your name, order number and concern and we will respond quickly to resolve your issues. We ask you provide a digital image of the fault in your product as well as a clear description of the problem.
In most cases, we will be able to resolve your issue via email. If the fault cannot be verified, you may need to return your product to us for inspection.
With regards to all products, we cannot accept the returns of non-defective products. This is especially true for the products that the user has customized and designed as they have been customized as per the customer request.
Sometimes you may purchase a product but quickly decide that you do not wish to go through with the purchase. We wait 1 hour after you place an order to start accommodating for your order within our manufacturing queue. If you contact a representative by phone or email within the first hour then we will be able to cancel your order and issue a refund for the full amount. This hour begins form the moment you receive your confirmation email.
If you have any questions, doubts, concerns or things you wish to discuss about the product, feel free to give our team a call to address your concerns.
The Custom Windsock Co has invested in testing its' fabric with the current ASTM standards as well as real-world conditions.
The fabric testing standards stated in the FAA Specification for Windcone Assemblies (FED-STD-191A) are outdated and obsolete as they were published in 1978. No commercial lab in the US has the ability to test on these standards anymore. The industry testing standards have been replaced by equivalent ASTM standards.
We have tested our fabric on:
ASTM D5035 Standard Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Strip Method) - Type 2C
ASTM G154-21 Standard Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials
Conclusion
We are confident that, if the FED-STD-191A standards were being tested today by any commercial laboratory, our windsock fabric would meet or exceed the requirements stated in FAA Specification for Windcone Assemblies as they have surpassed the equivalent and current industry standards.
For a detailed review of our testing and compliance with FAA specifications, please see our dedicated page here
Hi-visibility windsocks are of paramount importance. Our 300D PU polyurethane polyester prevents premature fading and UV degradation
The use of waterproof fabrics allows for consistent windsock responsiveness, regardless of the weather. Our 300D PU polyester is coated with a water proof coating and conforms to FAA specifications*
Stock windsocks are shipped the next business day. Shipping is normally an additional 5 business days within the US, depending on your location. Rush options are available.
Designed for ultimate responsiveness in low and high wind scenarios. Our Airport Windsocks are created to last years in harsh, 4 season, open-field environments and are often used in remote airstrips and heli-pads
Airport Windsock- Heavy-Duty - FAA Compliant*
Orange Airport Windsock - FAA Compliant*
Replaced an old, tattered windsock with an 18” FAA compliant one right before our Veteren’s Day fly in at 7NC1. Got many compliments on the new windsock. Can be easily seen from the air. Very happy with order and received within 48 hours of ordering. Definitely a quality buy!
Airport Windsock- Heavy-Duty - FAA Compliant*
Need to exchange for another size
Our friendly and knowledgable support team is here to answer any of questions.
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1-833-786-1035, between 9AM and 5PM Eastern Standard Time
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info@custom-windsocks.com
Feel free to contact us for a quote on bulk orders by completing the fields and including as much information as possible for us to quote you appropriately. Let us know the address and country to which you want your windsocks shipped as well as an approximate time frame during which you wish to have the windsocks in hand.
