What does runway direction mean?
Runway direction describes which runway direction an airport is likely to use. At Nelson Saldanha Airport, this means aircraft land from a certain compass direction and take off towards the matching runway direction.
The forecast for Nelson Saldanha Airport in Nova Viçosa 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
← west
Departures probably head to
→ east
Current weather
23°C
Leichter Regen
Updated: 17.09.2026 10:57 · Fallback cache
Wind 22 km/h
Gusts 29 km/h
Clouds 100%
Rain 2.4 mm / 3 h
Forecast confidence: uncertain
Runway & wind
07/25 → 07
70° heading
Headwind
9 km/h
Crosswind
20 km/h
Length
900 m
Width
18 m
Surface
ASP
Lighting
no
Airport data
SWNE
Small airport
City
Nova Viçosa
Country
Brazil
Codes
SWNE
Runways
1 runway
Elevation
3 m
Scheduled service
no
Lighted runway
no
Region
BR-BA
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 Nelson Saldanha Airport
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
Nelson Saldanha Airport is located near Nova Viçosa in Brazil. The airport has 1 runway, the longest is about 900 m. Field elevation is about 3 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
Show details
Frequently asked questions about Nelson Saldanha Airport
Short answers about runway direction and how to interpret the forecast.
From which direction do aircraft land today at Nelson Saldanha Airport?
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 Nelson Saldanha Airport?
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.