Runway 03 at KAOO is the east end of the runway at Altoona/Blair County Airport in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The opposite end is Runway 21. Runway 03 has a magnetic heading of 16°. Length is 5,465 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for this runway end.
The threshold elevation is 1,503.4 ft MSL. Field elevation is also 1,503.4 ft MSL. This is a towerless field. Pilots should use the current FAA Chart Supplement, the published IAP and the airport operator for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 03
Based on the current METAR wind at KAOO.
- Headwind
- -6.7 kt
- Crosswind
- 1.9 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 164°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 21
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 03
LEFT-hand pattern on the north/west side. Uncontrolled field. Announce position on CTAF and self-separate.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 6°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 276°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (186°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 6°M for Runway 03
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of Runway 03 at KAOO?
Runway 03 has a magnetic heading of 16°. That is the published heading for this runway end.
Is Runway 03 at KAOO left or right traffic?
Runway 03 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction listed for this end.
What is the length of Runway 03 at KAOO?
Runway 03 is 5,465 ft long. The runway width is 100 ft.
What is the surface of Runway 03 at KAOO?
The surface is asphalt. The runway is listed as ASPH.
Does Runway 03 at KAOO have an ILS approach?
No ILS is published for Runway 03 at KAOO. Use the published IAP for current approach information.
What is the opposite end of Runway 03 at KAOO?
The opposite end is Runway 21. Runway 03 is the 03 end at KAOO.