Runway 18R at Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) is the southbound end of the 18R/36L runway. The opposite end is 36L. Runway 18R has a magnetic heading of 180° and is 13,400 ft long with an asphalt surface. Pattern direction is left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end. This runway end has an ILS. The localizer is 111.9 with a course of 176° magnetic. The field elevation at KDFW is 606.4 ft MSL. The threshold elevation for 18R is 606.4 ft MSL. For current NOTAMs and runway condition before departure, check the current FAA Chart Supplement.
Wind component for Runway 18R
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 18R
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 18R
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 18R
Instrument approaches · Runway 18R
LD CAT IIIB RWY 18R
VYN
111.9
Course 176°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 18R at KDFW?
Runway 18R has a magnetic heading of 180°. That is the published heading for this end.
What is the length of runway 18R at KDFW?
Runway 18R is 13,400 ft long. Width is 150 ft.
What is the surface of runway 18R at KDFW?
Runway 18R has an asphalt surface.
Is runway 18R at KDFW left or right traffic?
Runway 18R uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
Does runway 18R have an ILS approach at KDFW?
Yes. Runway 18R has an ILS. The localizer is 111.9 with a course of 176° magnetic.
What ILS frequency does runway 18R use at KDFW?
Runway 18R uses localizer frequency 111.9. The published course is 176° magnetic.