Runway 07R at KCPM
Runway 07R/25L at Compton Woodley Airport (KCPM) in Compton is a 3,322 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 090°/270°. The runway is 60 ft wide, with a 734 ft displaced threshold on the 07R end. SkyMeter has observed 201 landings and 78 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 4.4°, touchdowns averaging 3,039 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 64 kt, a 5.2 kt average crosswind component, a 4.3 kt average tailwind.
Runway 07R/25L at Compton Woodley Airport (KCPM) in Compton is a 3,322 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 090°/270°. The runway is 60 ft wide, with a 734 ft displaced threshold on the 07R end. SkyMeter has observed 201 landings and 78 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 4.4°, touchdowns averaging 3,039 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 64 kt, a 5.2 kt average crosswind component, a 4.3 kt average tailwind.
Runway at a Glance
Arrival Volume
201 landings observed on Runway 07R in the last 30 days, alongside 78 departures.
Peak Hour
Busiest landing window observed at 22:00 with 14 arrivals on the recent sample.
Average Touchdown Zone
Aircraft touch down on average 3,039 ft from the threshold on Runway 07R.
Moderate Crosswind Component
Average crosswind on landing is 5.2 kt at touchdown, measured against runway 07R alignment.
Approach Slope
Final-approach slope averages 4.4° on Runway 07R, steeper than the standard 3°.
Landing Behavior and Touchdown Performance
The metrics below are computed from ADS-B trace data observed at Runway 07R 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 07R 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 07R 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.