What does runway direction mean?
Runway direction describes which runway direction an airport is likely to use. At Thrifty Acres Airport, this means aircraft land from a certain compass direction and take off towards the matching runway direction.
The forecast for Thrifty Acres Airport in Stillman Valley 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
Leichter Regen
Updated: 21.09.2026 05:18 · Fallback cache
Wind 19 km/h
Gusts 33 km/h
Clouds 100%
Rain 0.2 mm / 3 h
Forecast confidence: high
Runway & wind
01/19 → 01
10° heading
Headwind
15 km/h
Crosswind
12 km/h
Length
229 m
Width
21 m
Surface
TURF
Lighting
no
Airport data
4IL3
Small airport
City
Stillman Valley
Country
United States
Codes
4IL3
Runways
1 runway
Elevation
221 m
Scheduled service
no
Lighted runway
no
Region
US-IL
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 Thrifty Acres 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
Thrifty Acres Airport is located near Stillman Valley in United States. The airport has 1 runway, the longest is about 229 m. Field elevation is about 221 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 Thrifty Acres Airport
Short answers about runway direction and how to interpret the forecast.
From which direction do aircraft land today at Thrifty Acres 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 Thrifty Acres 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.