Operation Direction: Whatever Way the Wind Blows

In which direction do aircraft take off from Frankfurt  Airport, and from what direction do they land there?  

The  operation direction – i.e. the direction in which the aircraft take off and  from which they land – essentially depends on the prevailing wind direction at  the airport. If an aircraft flies against the wind, this provides extra uplift  when taking off and additional breaking force when landing. Therefore, DFS  German Air Navigation Services orients air traffic towards the prevailing wind  direction.

On this  page, you will find the current operation direction and further information on  how it is determined.

In  addition, you can view the forecast operation direction for the next few days  on the website of the Environment and Neighborhood House. To do this, click on  the image below.