Aerodynamics
Lift
At a glance
Meaning of Lift
The aerodynamic force component perpendicular to the relative airflow.
More about Lift
Lift depends on airflow, wing area, air density and the wing's aerodynamic characteristics.
It is not always vertically upward relative to the Earth: in a banked turn it tilts with the aircraft. Lift and weight are different forces, even when they balance in a particular flight condition.