At STS, Runway 14/32 is the preferred runway for takeoffs and landings for the following reasons:
- Runways are selected based on their alignment with the prevailing wind conditions for that particular area, and our prevailing wind conditions favor this runway.
- Runway 32 is equipped with an Instrument Landing System (ILS). This allows landings on Runway 32 to occur under lower-visibility conditions.
- Runway 1-19 does not have lights or any precision landing aids.