What does runway direction mean?
Runway direction describes which runway direction an airport is likely to use. At RAF Benson, this means aircraft land from a certain compass direction and take off towards the matching runway direction.
The forecast for RAF Benson in Wallingford, Oxfordshire 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
21°C
Klarer Himmel
Updated: 21.09.2026 14:15 · Fallback cache
Wind 7 km/h
Gusts 19 km/h
Clouds 1%
Forecast confidence: medium
Runway & wind
01/19 → 01
8° heading
Headwind
3 km/h
Crosswind
7 km/h
Length
1.823 m
Width
46 m
Surface
ASP
Lighting
yes
Airport data
BEX
Medium airport
City
Wallingford, Oxfordshire
Country
United Kingdom
Codes
EGUB · BEX
Runways
2 runways
Elevation
69 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 RAF Benson
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
RAF Benson is located near Wallingford, Oxfordshire in United Kingdom. The airport has 2 runways, the longest is about 1.823 m. Field elevation is about 69 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 RAF Benson
Short answers about runway direction and how to interpret the forecast.
From which direction do aircraft land today at RAF Benson?
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 RAF Benson?
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.