Runway 27 at KAXH is the westbound end at Houston/Southwest in Houston, Texas. The opposite end is Runway 09. Runway 27 has a magnetic heading of 274°. It is 5,002 ft long and 100 ft wide. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is the standard pattern for this end. No ILS is published for Runway 27. KAXH is the ICAO identifier for Houston/Southwest. The field elevation is 68.9 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 27 is 66.4 ft MSL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 27
Based on the current METAR wind at KAXH.
- Headwind
- -0.5 kt
- Crosswind
- 7.0 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 94°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 09
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 27
LEFT-hand pattern on the north/west side. Uncontrolled field. Announce position on CTAF and self-separate.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 269°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 179°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (89°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 269°M for Runway 27
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of Runway 27 at KAXH?
Runway 27 at KAXH has a magnetic heading of 274°.
How long is Runway 27 at KAXH?
Runway 27 is 5,002 ft long.
What surface does Runway 27 at KAXH have?
Runway 27 has an asphalt surface.
Is Runway 27 at KAXH left or right traffic?
Runway 27 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
Does Runway 27 at KAXH have an ILS approach?
No ILS is published for Runway 27 at KAXH.
What is the opposite runway end for Runway 27 at KAXH?
The opposite end is Runway 09.