What does runway direction mean?
Runway direction describes which runway direction an airport is likely to use. At Endelave Airfield, this means aircraft land from a certain compass direction and take off towards the matching runway direction.
The forecast for Endelave Airfield in Endelave 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
17°C
Bedeckt
Updated: 07.08.2026 09:41 · Fallback cache
Wind 35 km/h
Gusts 42 km/h
Clouds 100%
Forecast confidence: high
Runway & wind
11/29 → 29
290° heading
Headwind
35 km/h
Crosswind
4 km/h
Length
650 m
Width
25 m
Surface
grass
Lighting
no
Airport data
EKEL
Small airport
City
Endelave
Country
Denmark
Codes
EKEL
Runways
1 runway
Elevation
5 m
Scheduled service
no
Lighted runway
no
Region
DK-82
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 Endelave Airfield
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
Endelave Airfield is located near Endelave in Denmark. The airport has 1 runway, the longest is about 650 m. Field elevation is about 5 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 Endelave Airfield
Short answers about runway direction and how to interpret the forecast.
From which direction do aircraft land today at Endelave Airfield?
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 Endelave Airfield?
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.