What does runway direction mean?
Runway direction describes which runway direction an airport is likely to use. At Costa del Sol Airport, this means aircraft land from a certain compass direction and take off towards the matching runway direction.
The forecast for Costa del Sol Airport in Lago Rapel 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
← northwest
Departures probably head to
→ southeast
Current weather
13°C
Überwiegend bewölkt
Updated: 21.09.2026 14:13 · Fallback cache
Wind 19 km/h
Gusts 22 km/h
Clouds 64%
Forecast confidence: high
Runway & wind
14/32 → 14
140° heading
Headwind
17 km/h
Crosswind
9 km/h
Length
643 m
Width
30 m
Surface
PAD/GRASS
Lighting
no
Airport data
SCSO
Small airport
City
Lago Rapel
Country
Chile
Codes
SCSO
Runways
1 runway
Elevation
119 m
Scheduled service
no
Lighted runway
no
Region
CL-LI
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 Costa del Sol 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
Costa del Sol Airport is located near Lago Rapel in Chile. The airport has 1 runway, the longest is about 643 m. Field elevation is about 119 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 Costa del Sol Airport
Short answers about runway direction and how to interpret the forecast.
From which direction do aircraft land today at Costa del Sol 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 Costa del Sol 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.