What does runway direction mean?
Runway direction describes which runway direction an airport is likely to use. At New Plymouth Airport, this means aircraft land from a certain compass direction and take off towards the matching runway direction.
The forecast for New Plymouth Airport in New Plymouth 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
11°C
Überwiegend bewölkt
Updated: 21.09.2026 14:14 · Fallback cache
Wind 18 km/h
Gusts 31 km/h
Clouds 70%
Forecast confidence: high
Runway & wind
05L/23R → 23R
247° heading
Headwind
15 km/h
Crosswind
10 km/h
Length
1.310 m
Width
45 m
Surface
ASP
Lighting
yes
Airport data
NPL
Medium airport
City
New Plymouth
Country
New Zealand
Codes
NZNP · NPL
Runways
3 runways
Elevation
30 m
Scheduled service
yes
Lighted runway
yes
Region
NZ-TKI
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 New Plymouth 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
New Plymouth Airport is located near New Plymouth in New Zealand. The airport has 3 runways, the longest is about 1.310 m. Field elevation is about 30 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 New Plymouth Airport
Short answers about runway direction and how to interpret the forecast.
From which direction do aircraft land today at New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth 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.