Rochester, New York – A video shared by X user Joseph Frascati shows striking scenes of commercial aircraft landing amid strong crosswinds at Greater Rochester International Airport on December 19, 2025.

Filmed from a spotter’s position near the runway, the steady footage captures multiple narrow-body jets, including Boeing 737s and Airbus A320-family aircraft, making their final approach in gusty conditions.

The planes are seen crabbing into the wind, with wings tilted and noses pointed off-center, before sharply correcting alignment just moments before touchdown.

Several aircraft display noticeable wing rocking and bold last-second adjustments as they contend with the crosswind, landing gear extended and lights cutting through the overcast gray sky.

The maneuvers underline the skill required to manage challenging wind conditions, which are common in the region during colder seasonal shifts.

The caption on the post reads: “Rochester Weather aviation Wind factor today in WNY Pilots know how to handle crosswind It’s getting colder too.”

This landing method, known as the crab or sideslip technique, is part of standard commercial pilot training and allows aircraft to land safely in difficult wind conditions.

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