What does runway direction mean?
Runway direction describes which runway direction an airport is likely to use. At Wapolu Airport, this means aircraft land from a certain compass direction and take off towards the matching runway direction.
The forecast for Wapolu Airport in Wapolu 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
25°C
Überwiegend bewölkt
Updated: 03.08.2026 07:40 · Fallback cache
Wind 29 km/h
Gusts 35 km/h
Clouds 82%
Forecast confidence: medium
Runway & wind
14/32 → 14
140° heading
Headwind
21 km/h
Crosswind
21 km/h
Length
800 m
Lighting
no
Airport data
WBC
Small airport
City
Wapolu
Country
Papua New Guinea
Codes
AYWJ · WBC
Runways
1 runway
Elevation
14 m
Scheduled service
no
Lighted runway
no
Region
PG-MBA
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 Wapolu 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
Wapolu Airport is located near Wapolu in Papua New Guinea. The airport has 1 runway, the longest is about 800 m. Field elevation is about 14 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 Wapolu Airport
Short answers about runway direction and how to interpret the forecast.
From which direction do aircraft land today at Wapolu 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 Wapolu 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.