Runway 11 at K49B
Runway 11/29 at Sturgis Municipal Airport (K49B) in Sturgis is a 5,100 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 113°/293°. The runway is 75 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 6 landings and 70 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.0% of arrivals resulting in a go-around. Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 2.5°, a typical touchdown ground speed of 106 kt, a 4.8 kt average crosswind component, a 4.1 kt average headwind.
Runway 11/29 at Sturgis Municipal Airport (K49B) in Sturgis is a 5,100 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 113°/293°. The runway is 75 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 6 landings and 70 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.0% of arrivals resulting in a go-around. Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 2.5°, a typical touchdown ground speed of 106 kt, a 4.8 kt average crosswind component, a 4.1 kt average headwind.
Runway at a Glance
Arrival Volume
6 landings observed on Runway 11 in the last 30 days, alongside 70 departures.
Limited Traffic Observed
SkyMeter has observed very few flights using Runway 11 in the last 30 days. Statistical breakdowns (go-around rate, crosswind averages) need more observations to be meaningful.
Peak Hour
Busiest landing window observed at 17:00 with 6 arrivals on the recent sample.
Prevailing Wind & Gust History
Over the past 365 days, winds at K49B have prevailed from the west-northwest (300°), accounting for roughly 26% of windy observations. Average wind speed sits at 9.6 kt with peak gusts to 64 kt. Strong winds (≥20 kt) occur on about 10% of observations — pilots flying into runway 11 should plan for occasional gusty conditions.
Light Crosswind Component
Average crosswind on landing is 4.8 kt at touchdown, measured against runway 11 alignment.
Approach Slope
Final-approach slope averages 2.5° on Runway 11, shallower than the standard 3°.
Landing Behavior and Touchdown Performance
The metrics below are computed from ADS-B trace data observed at Runway 11 over the last 30 days. Each value is shown only when at least 10 valid samples were available; sparse cells are hidden rather than estimated.
Hourly Landing Distribution
Recent observed landings on Runway 11 grouped by hour-of-day (UTC).
Approach Types and Categories
Aircraft approach runways using different procedures based on weather conditions, visibility, and available navigation equipment. An Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach provides precision horizontal and vertical guidance using ground-based radio signals, enabling aircraft to land in low visibility conditions. Visual approaches require pilots to maintain visual contact with the runway and surrounding terrain, typically used during clear weather. Area Navigation (RNAV) approaches use GPS technology to guide aircraft along specific flight paths.
Approach Categories Explained
Category (CAT) classifications define minimum visibility and decision height requirements for instrument approaches. Higher categories enable operations in lower visibility conditions.
Wind and Environmental Factors
Wind conditions directly impact runway operations, influencing approach difficulty, landing performance, and runway selection. Runway 11 benefits from favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds creating minimal crosswind components for most operations. Average wind speeds of 12 knots pose no operational constraints for commercial aircraft.
24-Hour Wind Pattern
Wind patterns show typical diurnal variation with stronger winds during midday hours.
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