Runway 17 at KARA, Acadiana Rgnl in New Iberia, Louisiana, is the southbound end of the 17/35 runway. The opposite end is Runway 35. Runway 17 has a magnetic heading of 168°. Length is 8,002 ft. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for this end.
Field elevation is 24 ft MSL. Threshold elevation is 24 ft MSL. High lighting is listed for the runway. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 17
Based on the current METAR wind at KARA.
- Headwind
- 13.0 kt
- Crosswind
- 0.5 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 2°
- Favorability
- excellent
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 168°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 78°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (348°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 168°M for Runway 17
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 17 at KARA?
Runway 17 has a magnetic heading of 168°. That is the published heading for this runway end.
Is runway 17 at KARA left or right traffic?
Runway 17 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
What is the length of runway 17 at KARA?
Runway 17 is 8,002 ft long. Width is 200 ft.
What is the surface of runway 17 at KARA?
The surface is concrete. The runway is listed as CONC.
Does runway 17 have an ILS approach at KARA?
No ILS is published for Runway 17 at KARA. Check the published IAP for current approach information.
What is the opposite end of runway 17 at KARA?
The opposite end is Runway 35. Runway 17 and Runway 35 are the two ends of the same runway.