What does runway direction mean?
Runway direction describes which runway direction an airport is likely to use. At Knee Lake Airport, this means aircraft land from a certain compass direction and take off towards the matching runway direction.
The forecast for Knee Lake Airport in Knee Lake 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
21°C
Bedeckt
Updated: 20.08.2026 20:06 · Fallback cache
Wind 13 km/h
Gusts 21 km/h
Clouds 87%
Forecast confidence: high
Runway & wind
03/21 → 21
210° heading
Headwind
11 km/h
Crosswind
7 km/h
Length
1.204 m
Width
34 m
Surface
CRUSHED ROCK
Lighting
no
Airport data
YKE
Small airport
City
Knee Lake
Country
Canada
Codes
CJT3 · YKE
Runways
1 runway
Elevation
191 m
Scheduled service
no
Lighted runway
no
Region
CA-MB
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 Knee Lake 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
Knee Lake Airport is located near Knee Lake in Canada. The airport has 1 runway, the longest is about 1.204 m. Field elevation is about 191 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 Knee Lake Airport
Short answers about runway direction and how to interpret the forecast.
From which direction do aircraft land today at Knee Lake 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 Knee Lake 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.