What does runway direction mean?
Runway direction describes which runway direction an airport is likely to use. At Eureka Airport, this means aircraft land from a certain compass direction and take off towards the matching runway direction.
The forecast for Eureka Airport in Eureka 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
← east
Departures probably head to
→ west
Current weather
3°C
Mäßig bewölkt
Updated: 22.08.2026 03:47 · Fallback cache
Wind 7 km/h
Gusts 7 km/h
Clouds 31%
Forecast confidence: uncertain
Runway & wind
10T/28T → 28T
284° heading
Headwind
1 km/h
Crosswind
7 km/h
Length
1.474 m
Width
46 m
Surface
GVL
Lighting
yes
Airport data
YEU
Small airport
City
Eureka
Country
Canada
Codes
CYEU · YEU
Runways
1 runway
Elevation
78 m
Scheduled service
no
Lighted runway
yes
Region
CA-NU
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 Eureka 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
Eureka Airport is located near Eureka in Canada. The airport has 1 runway, the longest is about 1.474 m. Field elevation is about 78 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 Eureka Airport
Short answers about runway direction and how to interpret the forecast.
From which direction do aircraft land today at Eureka 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 Eureka 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.