Why do so many airplanes take off and land in the same direction?

Airplanes must takeoff and land into the wind. The primary wind direction at the Steamboat Springs Airport is from the northwest. About 85% of the traffic takes off and lands to the north.

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1. When did the Steamboat Springs Airport open?
2. How is the level of activity at the airport measured? How busy is the airport?
3. What are the airport's hours of operation?
4. What economic benefit does the Steamboat Springs Airport provide?
5. Do you have a commercial airline flight to...?
6. Why isn't there scheduled service at the Steamboat Springs Airport?
7. Can I fly out of the Steamboat Springs Airport if I don't own an airplane? It's so close to my house...
8. What ground transportation/rental car companies operate at Steamboat?
9. Is it snowing? What are the runway conditions?
10. Who owns and runs the airport?
11. Why do so many airplanes take off and land in the same direction?