What does runway direction mean?
Runway direction describes which runway direction an airport is likely to use. At Pump Station 10 Airport, this means aircraft land from a certain compass direction and take off towards the matching runway direction.
The forecast for Pump Station 10 Airport in Pump Station 10 Airport 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
← north
Departures probably head to
→ south
Current weather
40°C
Mäßig bewölkt
Updated: 04.08.2026 09:18 · Fallback cache
Wind 18 km/h
Gusts 14 km/h
Clouds 25%
Forecast confidence: uncertain
Runway & wind
18/36 → 18
178° heading
Headwind
2 km/h
Crosswind
18 km/h
Length
1.950 m
Width
35 m
Surface
ASP
Lighting
yes
Airport data
OEPJ
Small airport
City
Pump Station 10 Airport
Country
Saudi Arabia
Codes
OEPJ
Runways
1 runway
Elevation
866 m
Scheduled service
no
Lighted runway
yes
Region
SA-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 Pump Station 10 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
Pump Station 10 Airport is located near Pump Station 10 Airport in Saudi Arabia. The airport has 1 runway, the longest is about 1.950 m. Field elevation is about 866 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 Pump Station 10 Airport
Short answers about runway direction and how to interpret the forecast.
From which direction do aircraft land today at Pump Station 10 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 Pump Station 10 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.