Runway 18L at Dallas-Fort Worth Intl, KDFW, is the southbound end of the 18L/36R runway. The opposite end is 36R. Runway 18L has a magnetic heading of 180°. Length is 13,401 ft. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic, standard. This end has an ILS. The published localizer is 110.55 with a 176° magnetic course. Field elevation at the airport is 606.4 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for 18L is 601.5 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 18L
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 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 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 18L
Instrument approaches · Runway 18L
LD CAT I RWY 18L
CIX
110.55
Course 176°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 18L at KDFW?
Runway 18L has a magnetic heading of 180°. The opposite end is 36R.
What is the length of runway 18L at KDFW?
Runway 18L is 13,401 ft long. Width is 200 ft.
What is the surface of runway 18L at KDFW?
Runway 18L has a concrete surface.
Is runway 18L at KDFW left or right traffic?
Runway 18L uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction in the facts provided.
Does runway 18L have an ILS approach at KDFW?
Yes. Runway 18L has an ILS. The localizer is 110.55 with a 176° magnetic course.
What ILS frequency does runway 18L use at KDFW?
The localizer frequency for runway 18L is 110.55. The published course is 176° magnetic.