Runway 17 at KALN, ST LOUIS RGNL, is the southbound end of the 17/35 runway. The opposite end is Runway 35. Runway 17 has a magnetic heading of 173°. Length is 6,500 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is standard for this end. No ILS is published for Runway 17.
Threshold elevation is 533.4 ft MSL. Field elevation at the airport is 543.5 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement and the published IAP for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 17
Based on the current METAR wind at KALN.
- Headwind
- 0.0 kt
- Crosswind
- 0.0 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 173°
- Favorability
- marginal
Pattern entry · RWY 17
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 17
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 172°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 82°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (352°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 172°M for Runway 17
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 17 at KALN?
Runway 17 at KALN has a magnetic heading of 173°.
What is the length of runway 17 at KALN?
Runway 17 is 6,500 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 17 at KALN?
Runway 17 has an asphalt surface.
Is runway 17 at KALN left or right traffic?
Runway 17 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
Does runway 17 have an ILS approach at KALN?
No ILS is published for Runway 17 at KALN.
What is the opposite end of runway 17 at KALN?
The opposite end is Runway 35.