Tailwind landing

[baso10]

Hello,

 

how often do pilots ask for opposite runway when there is a tailwind?

Example:

Sion, Wind 100/6kt. Runway in use 25, lots of traffic (big Jets and small GA).

 

When would you specifically ask for runway 07? I didn't hear or see anybody land on 07.

 

LG,

Domen

[FalconJockey]

The runway in Sion is long enough, you normally have sufficient landing performance to land with a bit of tailwind. Know your plane and performance manual.

In Sion IFR traffic cannot circle easily for runway 07, because there are obstacles and all IFR approaches procedures are for runway 25.