N E S W 321°
32 / 14
RWY 32/14
HDG 321°
LEN 3,541 ft
Tampa North Aero Park Airport

Runway 32 at KX39

Runway 32/14 at Tampa North Aero Park Airport (KX39) in Tampa is a 3,541 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 321°/141°. The runway is 50 ft wide, with a 108 ft displaced threshold on the 32 end. SkyMeter has observed 308 landings and 343 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 3.0°, touchdowns averaging 2,830 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 80 kt, a 3.0 kt average crosswind component, a 4.1 kt average headwind.

Last 30 Days
651 Operations
343 Deps / 308 Arrs

Runway 32/14 at Tampa North Aero Park Airport (KX39) in Tampa is a 3,541 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 321°/141°. The runway is 50 ft wide, with a 108 ft displaced threshold on the 32 end. SkyMeter has observed 308 landings and 343 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 3.0°, touchdowns averaging 2,830 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 80 kt, a 3.0 kt average crosswind component, a 4.1 kt average headwind.

Runway at a Glance

Arrival Volume

308 landings observed on Runway 32 in the last 30 days, alongside 343 departures.

Peak Hour

Busiest landing window observed at 23:00 with 8 arrivals on the recent sample.

Average Touchdown Zone

Aircraft touch down on average 2,830 ft from the threshold on Runway 32.

Light Crosswind Component

Average crosswind on landing is 3.0 kt at touchdown, measured against runway 32 alignment.

Approach Slope

Final-approach slope averages 3.0° on Runway 32, consistent with the standard 3° glide path.

Landing Behavior and Touchdown Performance

The metrics below are computed from ADS-B trace data observed at Runway 32 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.

Avg approach slope
3.0°
Avg touchdown GS
80 kts
Avg touchdown zone
2,830 ft
Avg headwind
4.1 kt

Hourly Landing Distribution

00:00 1 landings
01:00 2 landings
02:00 6 landings
03:00 2 landings
06:00 1 landings
11:00 1 landings
12:00 4 landings
14:00 4 landings
15:00 3 landings
16:00 3 landings
17:00 6 landings
18:00 1 landings
19:00 2 landings
21:00 2 landings
22:00 4 landings
23:00 8 landings

Recent observed landings on Runway 32 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.

CAT I
Decision Height: 200 ft
Visibility: 550m
CAT II
Decision Height: 100 ft
Visibility: 300m
CAT III
Decision Height: 0-50 ft
Visibility: 0-200m
Visual
Clear of Clouds
Visibility: 5 km

Wind and Environmental Factors

Wind conditions directly impact runway operations, influencing approach difficulty, landing performance, and runway selection. Runway 32 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

21:00
293° at 11 kts, gusting 12 kts
11 kts
22:00
259° at 7 kts, gusting 12 kts
7 kts
23:00
219° at 5 kts, gusting 12 kts
5 kts
01:00
286° at 6 kts, gusting 11 kts
6 kts
02:00
294° at 6 kts, gusting 12 kts
6 kts
03:00
278° at 5 kts, gusting 10 kts
5 kts
12:00
113° at 5 kts, gusting 13 kts
5 kts
15:00
270° at 8 kts, gusting 13 kts
8 kts
16:00
333° at 7 kts, gusting 12 kts
7 kts
17:00
300° at 11 kts, gusting 13 kts
11 kts
19:00
231° at 9 kts, gusting 12 kts
9 kts
00:00
299° at 8 kts, gusting 12 kts
8 kts
14:00
299° at 6 kts, gusting 18 kts
6 kts
11:00
146° at 7 kts, gusting 13 kts
7 kts
18:00
163° at 11 kts, gusting 15 kts
11 kts
06:00
125° at 4 kts, gusting 4 kts
4 kts

Wind patterns show typical diurnal variation with stronger winds during midday hours.

Average Speed
12 kts
Peak Gust
18 kts
Prevailing Direction
321°
Avg Crosswind
8 kts

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About This Data

This analysis covers 651 operations recorded over the past 30 days, derived from global ADS-B flight broadcasts. Coverage may be incomplete in areas with limited ground-station reception, and statistics may vary with weather and traffic volume.