Runway 17 at KAWM is the southbound end at West Memphis Muni in West Memphis, Arkansas. The opposite end is Runway 35. This runway end has a magnetic heading of 181°. Length is 6,003 ft. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic. Runway 17 has an ILS approach. The localizer is 110.7 with a course of 179.55° magnetic. Field elevation at KAWM is 212.7 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 17 is 212.4 ft MSL. 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 KAWM.
- Headwind
- 10.4 kt
- Crosswind
- 3.6 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 19°
- Favorability
- excellent
Pattern entry · RWY 17
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 17
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Uncontrolled field. Announce position on CTAF and self-separate.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 180°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 90°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (0°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 180°M for Runway 17
Instrument approaches · Runway 17
LD CAT I RWY 17
LWR
110.7
Course 179.55°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 17 at KAWM?
Runway 17 has a magnetic heading of 181°. That is the published heading for this runway end.
Is runway 17 at KAWM left or right traffic?
Runway 17 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
What ILS frequency does runway 17 use at KAWM?
Runway 17 uses localizer frequency 110.7. The published course is 179.55° magnetic.
What is the length of runway 17 at KAWM?
Runway 17 is 6,003 ft long. Width is 100 ft.
What is the surface of runway 17 at KAWM?
Runway 17 has a concrete surface. The charted surface code is CONC.
Does runway 17 have an ILS approach at KAWM?
Yes. Runway 17 has an ILS, listed as LD CAT I. Use the published IAP for current approach details.