Why can headwind assist planes when taking off and landing? Why does tailwind not help with takeoff?

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Why can headwind assist planes when taking off and landing? Why does tailwind not help with takeoff?

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Nice airspeed to minimise stall risk, slower ground speed.
Some old biplanes have so much lift they can land stationary in a stiff breeze.

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