Runway number??

[inspgadget]

Sorry for all the stupid questions guys.

 

So when ATC tells me to taxi to runway 30, does that mean I go to the end where 30 starts and turn around and fly towards whatever compass heading is the opposite of 300 or do I start at the other end and takeoff in the direction of 300 degrees?

[harm_]

You go to the runway header where the 30 is painted. You will take-off on heading 300.

 

Edit: The same applies on landing, when ATC vectors you to runway 30, you will land in that heading. 300.

Edited December 27, 2016 by harm_

[Xavven]

^^^^ what harm said.

 

The number of the runway = the heading you would use (rounded to the nearest 10 degrees) to land or depart from that runway. You land/depart runway 30 at a heading of ~300. You land/depart runway 12 at a heading of ~120.