Runway 18L at Charlotte/Douglas Intl (KCLT) is the northbound runway end. The opposite end is 36R. Runway 18L has a magnetic heading of 176°. Length is 8,676 ft. Surface is asphalt-concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is the standard pattern direction for this end. This runway end has an ILS. The published localizer is 110.35 with a course of 182.97° magnetic. Charlotte/Douglas Intl is in Charlotte, North Carolina. Before departure, check the current FAA Chart Supplement for NOTAM and runway condition.
Wind component for Runway 18L
Based on the current METAR wind at KCLT.
- Headwind
- 6.5 kt
- Crosswind
- 6.3 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 44°
- Favorability
- good
Pattern entry · RWY 18L
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 18L
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 169°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 79°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (349°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 169°M for Runway 18L
Instrument approaches · Runway 18L
LD CAT I RWY 18L
VKQ
110.35
Course 182.97°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 18L at KCLT?
Runway 18L has a magnetic heading of 176°.
What is the length of runway 18L at KCLT?
Runway 18L is 8,676 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 18L at KCLT?
Runway 18L has an asphalt-concrete surface.
Is runway 18L at KCLT left or right traffic?
Runway 18L uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
Does runway 18L at KCLT have an ILS approach?
Yes. Runway 18L has an ILS.
What ILS frequency does runway 18L use at KCLT?
The localizer frequency is 110.35.