What does runway direction mean?
Runway direction describes which runway direction an airport is likely to use. At Owen Field, this means aircraft land from a certain compass direction and take off towards the matching runway direction.
The forecast for Owen Field in Big Lake 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
← east
Departures probably head to
→ west
Current weather
19°C
Bedeckt
Updated: 03.08.2026 00:23 · Fallback cache
Wind 8 km/h
Gusts 11 km/h
Clouds 100%
Forecast confidence: uncertain
Runway & wind
01/19 → 19
289° heading
Headwind
1 km/h
Crosswind
8 km/h
Length
335 m
Width
23 m
Surface
TURF
Lighting
no
Airport data
20AK
Small airport
City
Big Lake
Country
United States
Codes
20AK
Runways
1 runway
Elevation
46 m
Scheduled service
no
Lighted runway
no
Region
US-AK
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 Owen Field
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
Owen Field is located near Big Lake in United States. The airport has 1 runway, the longest is about 335 m. Field elevation is about 46 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 Owen Field
Short answers about runway direction and how to interpret the forecast.
From which direction do aircraft land today at Owen Field?
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 Owen Field?
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.