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
Pattern entry · RWY 31L
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic 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.