What does runway direction mean?
Runway direction describes which runway direction an airport is likely to use. At Spearman Field, this means aircraft land from a certain compass direction and take off towards the matching runway direction.
The forecast for Spearman Field in Shannon 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
← north
Departures probably head to
→ south
Current weather
32°C
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Updated: 08.08.2026 00:10 · Fallback cache
Wind 16 km/h
Gusts 25 km/h
Clouds 18%
Forecast confidence: medium
Runway & wind
18/36 → 18
180° heading
Headwind
8 km/h
Crosswind
14 km/h
Length
457 m
Width
15 m
Surface
TURF
Lighting
no
Airport data
4MS4
Small airport
City
Shannon
Country
United States
Codes
4MS4
Runways
1 runway
Elevation
82 m
Scheduled service
no
Lighted runway
no
Region
US-MS
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 Spearman 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
Spearman Field is located near Shannon in United States. The airport has 1 runway, the longest is about 457 m. Field elevation is about 82 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 Spearman Field
Short answers about runway direction and how to interpret the forecast.
From which direction do aircraft land today at Spearman 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 Spearman 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.