Runway 31 at Virginia Tech/Montgomery Exec (KBCB) in Blacksburg, Virginia is the northbound end of the 13/31 runway. The opposite end is Runway 13. Runway 31 has a magnetic heading of 297°. Length is 5,501 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is the standard pattern for this end. No ILS is published for Runway 31. The field elevation is 2,119.4 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 31 is 2,119.3 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 31
Based on the current METAR wind at KBCB.
- Headwind
- -5.0 kt
- Crosswind
- 0.6 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 173°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 13
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 31
LEFT-hand pattern on the north/west side. Uncontrolled field. Announce position on CTAF and self-separate.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 289°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 199°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (109°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 289°M for Runway 31
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 31 at KBCB?
Runway 31 has a magnetic heading of 297°. That is the published heading for this end.
Is runway 31 at KBCB left or right traffic?
Runway 31 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
What is the length of runway 31 at KBCB?
Runway 31 is 5,501 ft long. Width is 100 ft.
What is the surface of runway 31 at KBCB?
The surface is asphalt. The published surface type is ASPH.
Does runway 31 have an ILS approach at KBCB?
No ILS is published for Runway 31. Check the published IAP for current approach details.
What is the opposite runway end of 31 at KBCB?
The opposite end is Runway 13. Runway 31 and Runway 13 make up the same runway.