What does runway direction mean?
Runway direction describes which runway direction an airport is likely to use. At Fort Good Hope Airport, this means aircraft land from a certain compass direction and take off towards the matching runway direction.
The forecast for Fort Good Hope Airport in Fort Good Hope 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
14°C
Mäßiger Regen
Updated: 23.08.2026 08:20 · Fallback cache
Wind 28 km/h
Gusts 49 km/h
Clouds 100%
Rain 3.8 mm / 3 h
Forecast confidence: uncertain
Runway & wind
07/25 → 25
272° heading
Headwind
1 km/h
Crosswind
28 km/h
Length
1.351 m
Width
30 m
Surface
GVL
Lighting
yes
Airport data
YGH
Small airport
City
Fort Good Hope
Country
Canada
Codes
CYGH · YGH
Runways
1 runway
Elevation
82 m
Scheduled service
yes
Lighted runway
yes
Region
CA-NT
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 Fort Good Hope 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
Fort Good Hope Airport is located near Fort Good Hope in Canada. The airport has 1 runway, the longest is about 1.351 m. Field elevation is about 82 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 Fort Good Hope Airport
Short answers about runway direction and how to interpret the forecast.
From which direction do aircraft land today at Fort Good Hope 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 Fort Good Hope 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.