What does runway direction mean?
Runway direction describes which runway direction an airport is likely to use. At Lake Elmo Airport, this means aircraft land from a certain compass direction and take off towards the matching runway direction.
The forecast for Lake Elmo Airport in St Paul 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
← southwest
Departures probably head to
→ northeast
Current weather
16°C
Bedeckt
Updated: 20.09.2026 19:24 · Fallback cache
Wind 20 km/h
Gusts 38 km/h
Clouds 96%
Forecast confidence: high
Runway & wind
04/22 → 04
39° heading
Headwind
18 km/h
Crosswind
9 km/h
Length
761 m
Width
23 m
Surface
ASPH-G
Lighting
no
Airport data
K21D
Small airport
City
St Paul
Country
United States
Codes
K21D
Runways
2 runways
Elevation
284 m
Scheduled service
no
Lighted runway
yes
Region
US-MN
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 Lake Elmo 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
Lake Elmo Airport is located near St Paul in United States. The airport has 2 runways, the longest is about 1.068 m. Field elevation is about 284 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 Lake Elmo Airport
Short answers about runway direction and how to interpret the forecast.
From which direction do aircraft land today at Lake Elmo 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 Lake Elmo 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.