Runway 33L at Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall (KBWI) is the northbound runway end. The opposite end is 15R. Magnetic heading is 324°. Length is 9,501 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic. This end has an ILS. The localizer is 111.7 with course 335.21° magnetic. Field elevation at KBWI is 143.4 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for 33L is 129.6 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 33L
Based on the current METAR wind at KBWI.
- Headwind
- -7.3 kt
- Crosswind
- 3.3 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 156°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 15R
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 33L
LEFT-hand pattern on the north/west side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 313°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 223°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (133°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 313°M for Runway 33L
Instrument approaches · Runway 33L
LS CAT I RWY 33L
RUX
111.7
Course 335.21°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 33L at KBWI?
Runway 33L has a magnetic heading of 324°. That is the published runway end heading for KBWI.
Is runway 33L at KBWI left or right traffic?
Runway 33L uses left traffic as the standard pattern direction. Confirm current traffic flow with ATC if needed.
What ILS frequency does runway 33L use at KBWI?
Runway 33L uses ILS localizer frequency 111.7. The published course is 335.21° magnetic.
What is the length of runway 33L at KBWI?
Runway 33L is 9,501 ft long. Width is 150 ft.
What is the surface of runway 33L at KBWI?
Runway 33L surface is asphalt. Lighting is high intensity.
Does runway 33L have an ILS approach at KBWI?
Yes. Runway 33L has an ILS, listed as LS CAT I.
What is the opposite end of runway 33L at KBWI?
The opposite end is 15R. Runway 33L is the reciprocal runway end at KBWI.