What does runway direction mean?
Runway direction describes which runway direction an airport is likely to use. At West Melton Aerodrome, this means aircraft land from a certain compass direction and take off towards the matching runway direction.
The forecast for West Melton Aerodrome in West Melton Aerodrome 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
← south
Departures probably head to
→ north
Current weather
6°C
Überwiegend bewölkt
Updated: 07.08.2026 08:57 · Fallback cache
Wind 7 km/h
Gusts 6 km/h
Clouds 81%
Forecast confidence: high
Runway & wind
17/35 → 35
14° heading
Headwind
6 km/h
Crosswind
3 km/h
Length
690 m
Width
80 m
Surface
Grass
Lighting
no
Airport data
NZWL
Small airport
City
West Melton Aerodrome
Country
New Zealand
Codes
NZWL
Runways
4 runways
Elevation
95 m
Scheduled service
no
Lighted runway
no
Region
NZ-CAN
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 West Melton 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
West Melton Aerodrome is located near West Melton Aerodrome in New Zealand. The airport has 4 runways, the longest is about 997 m. Field elevation is about 95 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 West Melton Aerodrome
Short answers about runway direction and how to interpret the forecast.
From which direction do aircraft land today at West Melton 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 West Melton 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.