What does runway direction mean?
Runway direction describes which runway direction an airport is likely to use. At Oakes Field, this means aircraft land from a certain compass direction and take off towards the matching runway direction.
The forecast for Oakes Field in Charlottesville 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
16°C
Überwiegend bewölkt
Updated: 22.09.2026 03:44 · Fallback cache
Wind 18 km/h
Gusts 30 km/h
Clouds 68%
Forecast confidence: medium
Runway & wind
18/36 → 36
360° heading
Headwind
10 km/h
Crosswind
15 km/h
Length
312 m
Width
23 m
Surface
TURF-G
Lighting
no
Airport data
66IN
Small airport
City
Charlottesville
Country
United States
Codes
66IN
Runways
1 runway
Elevation
285 m
Scheduled service
no
Lighted runway
no
Region
US-IN
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 Oakes 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
Oakes Field is located near Charlottesville in United States. The airport has 1 runway, the longest is about 312 m. Field elevation is about 285 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 Oakes Field
Short answers about runway direction and how to interpret the forecast.
From which direction do aircraft land today at Oakes 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 Oakes 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.