What does runway direction mean?
Runway direction describes which runway direction an airport is likely to use. At Phan Rang Airport, this means aircraft land from a certain compass direction and take off towards the matching runway direction.
The forecast for Phan Rang Airport in Phan Rang 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
25°C
Bedeckt
Updated: 21.09.2026 14:17 · Fallback cache
Wind 5 km/h
Gusts 4 km/h
Clouds 93%
Forecast confidence: uncertain
Runway & wind
04/22 → 04
47° heading
Headwind
0 km/h
Crosswind
4 km/h
Length
3.045 m
Width
45 m
Surface
CON
Lighting
no
Airport data
PHA
Small airport
City
Phan Rang
Country
Vietnam
Codes
VVPR · PHA
Runways
1 runway
Elevation
31 m
Scheduled service
no
Lighted runway
no
Region
VN-SCC
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 Phan Rang 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
Phan Rang Airport is located near Phan Rang in Vietnam. The airport has 1 runway, the longest is about 3.045 m. Field elevation is about 31 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 Phan Rang Airport
Short answers about runway direction and how to interpret the forecast.
From which direction do aircraft land today at Phan Rang 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 Phan Rang 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.