Runway 15R at Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall (KBWI) is the southeast-facing end of the pair with runway 33L. Its magnetic heading is 144°. Runway 15R is 9,501 ft long and 150 ft wide. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is standard for this end. It has an ILS localizer on 111.7 with a course of 155.2° magnetic. The field elevation at KBWI is 143.4 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for runway 15R is 139 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 15R
Based on the current METAR wind at KBWI.
- Headwind
- 7.3 kt
- Crosswind
- 3.3 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 24°
- Favorability
- excellent
Pattern entry · RWY 15R
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 15R
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 133°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 43°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (313°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 133°M for Runway 15R
Instrument approaches · Runway 15R
LS CAT I RWY 15R
FND
111.7
Course 155.2°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 15R at KBWI?
Runway 15R has a magnetic heading of 144°. That is the published heading for this end at KBWI.
What is the length of runway 15R at KBWI?
Runway 15R is 9,501 ft long. Width is 150 ft.
What is the surface of runway 15R at KBWI?
Surface is asphalt.
Is runway 15R at KBWI left or right traffic?
Runway 15R uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
Does runway 15R have an ILS approach at KBWI?
Yes. Runway 15R has an ILS CAT I with localizer 111.7. The published course is 155.2° magnetic.
What ILS frequency does runway 15R use at KBWI?
The localizer frequency is 111.7. It is listed for runway 15R at KBWI.
What is the opposite runway end of 15R at KBWI?
The opposite end is 33L. Runway 15R and 33L are the paired ends at KBWI.