What does runway direction mean?
Runway direction describes which runway direction an airport is likely to use. At RAAF Base East Sale, this means aircraft land from a certain compass direction and take off towards the matching runway direction.
The forecast for RAAF Base East Sale in RAAF Base East Sale shows the likely direction aircraft land from and take off towards. Actual runway use can differ because of air traffic control, traffic, weather and local procedures.
Landings probably arrive from
← northeast
Departures probably head to
→ southwest
Current weather
14°C
Mäßig bewölkt
Updated: 20.09.2026 18:39 · Fallback cache
Wind 17 km/h
Gusts 46 km/h
Clouds 32%
Forecast confidence: high
Runway & wind
04/22 → 22
234° heading
Headwind
17 km/h
Crosswind
4 km/h
Length
2.437 m
Width
45 m
Surface
ASP
Lighting
yes
Airport data
YMES
Medium airport
City
RAAF Base East Sale
Country
Australia
Codes
YMES
Runways
2 runways
Elevation
7 m
Scheduled service
no
Lighted runway
yes
Region
AU-VIC
Landing
Takeoff
Wind
Airport
The map shows a simplified view of where aircraft are likely to land from and where they take off towards. Actual use can differ.
Runway direction at RAAF Base East Sale
What the forecast means and how it is calculated.
How is the forecast calculated?
The calculation compares current wind direction with known runway headings. The runway with as much headwind and as little crosswind as possible is preferred.
Airport facts
RAAF Base East Sale is located near RAAF Base East Sale in Australia. The airport has 2 runways, the longest is about 2.437 m. Field elevation is about 7 m.
Important to know
The actual decision is made by air traffic control. Closed runways, traffic, storm cells, noise abatement procedures or operational rules can make real runway use differ from the forecast.
Forecast timeline
stays similar
direction changes
medium confidence
uncertain
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Frequently asked questions about RAAF Base East Sale
Short answers about runway direction and how to interpret the forecast.
From which direction do aircraft land today at RAAF Base East Sale?
The current card shows the most likely landing direction based on wind and runway heading. With weak or variable wind, confidence can be lower.
In which direction do aircraft take off today at RAAF Base East Sale?
The forecast shows the likely departure direction. It is based on the runway direction that offers the best headwind component under current wind conditions.
Why can the real runway direction differ?
Air traffic control can decide differently for operational reasons, including traffic, weather cells, runway closures, noise abatement procedures or local arrival and departure routes.
Is this an official airport source?
No. The forecast is a calculated estimate and does not replace official information from the airport, air traffic control or airlines.