What does runway direction mean?
Runway direction describes which runway direction an airport is likely to use. At Mesa Gateway Airport, this means aircraft land from a certain compass direction and take off towards the matching runway direction.
The forecast for Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa 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
← southeast
Departures probably head to
→ northwest
Current weather
39°C
Leichter Regen
Updated: 07.08.2026 03:34 · Fallback cache
Wind 28 km/h
Gusts 40 km/h
Clouds 34%
Rain 0.3 mm / 3 h
Forecast confidence: high
Runway & wind
12C/30C → 30C
316° heading
Headwind
26 km/h
Crosswind
11 km/h
Length
3.109 m
Width
46 m
Surface
PEM
Lighting
yes
Airport data
AZA
Medium airport
City
Mesa
Country
United States
Codes
KIWA · AZA
Runways
3 runways
Elevation
421 m
Scheduled service
yes
Lighted runway
yes
Region
US-AZ
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 Mesa Gateway 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
Mesa Gateway Airport is located near Mesa in United States. The airport has 3 runways, the longest is about 3.170 m. Field elevation is about 421 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 Mesa Gateway Airport
Short answers about runway direction and how to interpret the forecast.
From which direction do aircraft land today at Mesa Gateway 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 Mesa Gateway 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.