What does runway direction mean?
Runway direction describes which runway direction an airport is likely to use. At Île des Pins Airport, this means aircraft land from a certain compass direction and take off towards the matching runway direction.
The forecast for Île des Pins Airport in Île des Pins 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
23°C
Ein paar Wolken
Updated: 08.08.2026 04:30 · Cache
Wind 33 km/h
Gusts 34 km/h
Clouds 18%
Forecast confidence: uncertain
Runway & wind
10/28 → 10
114° heading
Headwind
14 km/h
Crosswind
30 km/h
Length
1.100 m
Width
23 m
Surface
ASP
Lighting
yes
Airport data
ILP
Medium airport
City
Île des Pins
Country
New Caledonia
Codes
NWWE · ILP
Runways
1 runway
Elevation
96 m
Scheduled service
yes
Lighted runway
yes
Region
NC-03
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 Île des Pins 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
Île des Pins Airport is located near Île des Pins in New Caledonia. The airport has 1 runway, the longest is about 1.100 m. Field elevation is about 96 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 Île des Pins Airport
Short answers about runway direction and how to interpret the forecast.
From which direction do aircraft land today at Île des Pins 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 Île des Pins 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.