Runway 16R at LIED
Runway 16R/34L at Decimomannu Air Base (LIED) in Decimomannu is a 9,072 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 167°/347°. The runway is 98 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 28 landings and 0 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 4.1°, touchdowns averaging 7,969 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 174 kt, a 1.4 kt average crosswind component, a 8.4 kt average headwind.
Runway 16R/34L at Decimomannu Air Base (LIED) in Decimomannu is a 9,072 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 167°/347°. The runway is 98 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 28 landings and 0 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 4.1°, touchdowns averaging 7,969 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 174 kt, a 1.4 kt average crosswind component, a 8.4 kt average headwind.
Runway at a Glance
Arrival Volume
28 landings observed on Runway 16R in the last 30 days, alongside 0 departures.
Peak Hour
Busiest landing window observed at 17:00 with 14 arrivals on the recent sample.
Average Touchdown Zone
Aircraft touch down on average 7,969 ft from the threshold on Runway 16R.
Prevailing Wind & Gust History
Over the past 365 days, winds at LIED have prevailed from the west-northwest (300°), accounting for roughly 22% of windy observations. Average wind speed sits at 6.1 kt with peak gusts to 38 kt. Strong-wind days are infrequent here.
Light Crosswind Component
Average crosswind on landing is 1.4 kt at touchdown, measured against runway 16R alignment.
Approach Slope
Final-approach slope averages 4.1° on Runway 16R, steeper than the standard 3°.
Landing Behavior and Touchdown Performance
The metrics below are computed from ADS-B trace data observed at Runway 16R 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 16R 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 16R 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.