Runway 18 at KBFM is the southbound end at Mobile Intl in Mobile, Alabama. The opposite end is Runway 36. Runway 18 has a magnetic heading of 180° and a length of 7,800 ft. Surface is ASPH-CONC. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is standard for this end. No ILS is published for Runway 18.
KBFM is the ICAO for Mobile Intl. Field elevation is 26.2 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 18 is 25.4 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement and the published IAP for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 18
Based on the current METAR wind at KBFM.
- Headwind
- 7.5 kt
- Crosswind
- 2.7 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 20°
- Favorability
- excellent
Pattern entry · RWY 18
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 18
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 179°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 89°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (359°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 179°M for Runway 18
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of Runway 18 at KBFM?
Runway 18 has a magnetic heading of 180°.
Is Runway 18 at KBFM left or right traffic?
Runway 18 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
What is the length of Runway 18 at KBFM?
Runway 18 is 7,800 ft long.
What is the surface of Runway 18 at KBFM?
The surface is ASPH-CONC.
Does Runway 18 have an ILS approach at KBFM?
No ILS is published for Runway 18.
What is the opposite end of Runway 18 at KBFM?
The opposite end is Runway 36.