Runways · KAVL

Runways at Asheville Rgnl, headings, length, surface and ILS (KAVL)

ASHEVILLE RGNL · ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

Runway system
Towered
1
runway
Longest
8,002 ft
ILS
2
Surface
ASPH

Asheville Rgnl (KAVL) has 1 runway. Runway 17/35 is 8,002 ft long and 150 ft wide. The surface is asphalt. Magnetic headings are 160° for Runway 17 and 340° for Runway 35. ILS is available on both runway ends. The field elevation is 2,163.9 ft MSL. The control tower is open daily from 0630 to 2300. No runway-specific noise abatement notes are published. No LAHSO notes are published. For current runway and weather details, check the current FAA Chart Supplement and aviationweather for live METAR/TAF.

Wind & favored runway

Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KAVL.

Runway & wind

tap a runway
170° · 6 kt
RWY 17
153°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 153° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,164 ft MSL

All runways

RunwayHeading (°M)LengthWidthSurfaceTraffic
17/35153° / 333°8,002 ft150 ftASPH35 R

Traffic pattern

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless ATC assigns otherwise. At KAVL, the tower sequences traffic during published tower hours. Runway 35 has right traffic. No other pattern exceptions are published. Keep the field elevation in mind at 2,163.9 ft MSL when planning pattern work and climb performance.

Every end, one page

Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.

Frequently asked questions

How many runways does KAVL have?
KAVL has 1 runway.
What is the longest runway at Asheville Rgnl?
Runway 17/35 is the longest runway at 8,002 ft.
What surface is the runway at KAVL?
The runway surface is asphalt.
Does KAVL have ILS?
Yes. ILS is available on Runway 17 and Runway 35.
What are the runway headings at KAVL?
Runway 17 is 160° magnetic. Runway 35 is 340° magnetic.
Does KAVL have right traffic?
Yes. Runway 35 has right traffic.
What are the tower hours at KAVL?
The control tower is open from 0630 to 2300.