What does runway direction mean?
Runway direction describes which runway direction an airport is likely to use. At Inisheer Aerodrome, this means aircraft land from a certain compass direction and take off towards the matching runway direction.
The forecast for Inisheer Aerodrome in Inis Oírr 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
← southeast
Departures probably head to
→ northwest
Current weather
19°C
Bedeckt
Updated: 22.09.2026 14:57 · Fallback cache
Wind 19 km/h
Gusts 23 km/h
Clouds 100%
Forecast confidence: uncertain
Runway & wind
13/31 → 31
310° heading
Headwind
4 km/h
Crosswind
18 km/h
Length
520 m
Width
18 m
Surface
UNK
Lighting
no
Airport data
INQ
Small airport
City
Inis Oírr
Country
Ireland
Codes
EIIR · INQ
Runways
1 runway
Elevation
12 m
Scheduled service
yes
Lighted runway
no
Region
IE-G
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 Inisheer Aerodrome
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
Inisheer Aerodrome is located near Inis Oírr in Ireland. The airport has 1 runway, the longest is about 520 m. Field elevation is about 12 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 Inisheer Aerodrome
Short answers about runway direction and how to interpret the forecast.
From which direction do aircraft land today at Inisheer Aerodrome?
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 Inisheer Aerodrome?
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.