What does runway direction mean?
Runway direction describes which runway direction an airport is likely to use. At Sleap Airfield, this means aircraft land from a certain compass direction and take off towards the matching runway direction.
The forecast for Sleap Airfield in Shrewsbury, Shropshire 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
15°C
Mäßig bewölkt
Updated: 06.08.2026 09:31 · Fallback cache
Wind 22 km/h
Gusts 28 km/h
Clouds 28%
Forecast confidence: medium
Runway & wind
18/36 → 36
1° heading
Headwind
10 km/h
Crosswind
20 km/h
Length
775 m
Width
18 m
Surface
Asphalt
Lighting
no
Airport data
EGCV
Small airport
City
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Country
United Kingdom
Codes
EGCV
Runways
2 runways
Elevation
84 m
Scheduled service
no
Lighted runway
yes
Region
GB-ENG
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 Sleap Airfield
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
Sleap Airfield is located near Shrewsbury, Shropshire in United Kingdom. The airport has 2 runways, the longest is about 799 m. Field elevation is about 84 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 Sleap Airfield
Short answers about runway direction and how to interpret the forecast.
From which direction do aircraft land today at Sleap Airfield?
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 Sleap Airfield?
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.