Runway 17L at Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) is the southbound end of the 17L/35R pair. The opposite end is 35R. Runway 17L has a magnetic heading of 180°. Length is 8,500 ft. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic.
This end has ILS. The published localizer is 111.75, with course 176.27° magnetic. The field elevation at KDFW is 606.4 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for runway 17L is 524.3 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 17L
Based on the current METAR wind at KDFW.
- Headwind
- 4.5 kt
- Crosswind
- 7.8 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 60°
- Favorability
- marginal
Pattern entry · RWY 17L
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 17L
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 176°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 86°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (356°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 176°M for Runway 17L
Instrument approaches · Runway 17L
LD CAT IIIB RWY 17L
PPZ
111.75
Course 176.27°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 17L at KDFW?
Runway 17L has a magnetic heading of 180°.
What is the length of runway 17L at Dallas-Fort Worth Intl?
Runway 17L is 8,500 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 17L at KDFW?
Runway 17L is concrete.
Is runway 17L at KDFW left or right traffic?
Runway 17L uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction given for this end.
Does runway 17L have an ILS approach at KDFW?
Yes. Runway 17L has ILS with localizer 111.75 and course 176.27° magnetic.
What is the opposite runway end of 17L at KDFW?
The opposite end is 35R.