Runway 31L · KDFW

Runway 31L at Dallas-Fort Worth Intl

DALLAS-FORT WORTH INTL · DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TEXAS

Runway end
LEFT-hand
31L
opp 13R
Heading (°M)
315°
Size
9,300 × 150 ft
Surface
CONC
ILS
No

Runway 31L at Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) is the westbound end of the 31L/13R runway. The opposite end is 13R. Runway 31L has a magnetic heading of 319°. Length is 9,300 ft. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is the standard pattern for this end. No ILS is published for runway 31L. Field elevation at KDFW is 606.4 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for 31L is 577.2 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.

Wind component for Runway 31L

Based on the current METAR wind at KDFW.

Headwind
1.7 kt
Crosswind
8.8 kt LEFT
Rel. angle
79°
Favorability
marginal

Runway & wind

tap a runway
240° · 9 kt
RWY 31L
315°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
9 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31L

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31L · 315° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,606 ft MSL

Traffic pattern · Runway 31L

LEFT-hand pattern on the north/west side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.

  • Upwind: climb runway heading 315°M
  • Crosswind: turn left to 225°M
  • Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (135°M)
  • Base: perpendicular to runway
  • Final: align with 315°M for Runway 31L

Frequently asked questions

What is the heading of runway 31L at KDFW?
Runway 31L at KDFW has a magnetic heading of 319°.
Is runway 31L at KDFW left or right traffic?
Runway 31L uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
What is the length of runway 31L at KDFW?
Runway 31L is 9,300 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 31L at KDFW?
The surface is concrete.
Does runway 31L have an ILS approach at KDFW?
No ILS is published for runway 31L at KDFW.
What is the opposite end of runway 31L at KDFW?
The opposite end is 13R.

Other runways at KDFW

Runway 31L Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW)