Runway 27L at Detroit Metro Wayne County is the westbound end of the 09R/27L runway at KDTW in Detroit, Michigan. The runway end identifier is 27L. The opposite end is 09R. Magnetic heading is 269°. Length is 8,500 ft. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is the standard pattern for this end. This runway end has an ILS. The published localizer is 110.15. The course is 275.73° magnetic. Field elevation at the airport is 645.2 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for this end is 629 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 27L
Based on the current METAR wind at KDTW.
- Headwind
- 3.9 kt
- Crosswind
- 10.3 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 69°
- Favorability
- marginal
Pattern entry · RWY 27L
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 27L
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 262°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 172°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (82°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 262°M for Runway 27L
Instrument approaches · Runway 27L
LD CAT I RWY 27L
EPA
110.15
Course 275.73°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 27L at KDTW?
Runway 27L has a magnetic heading of 269°. That is the published heading for this runway end.
Is runway 27L at KDTW left or right traffic?
Runway 27L uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
What ILS frequency does runway 27L use at KDTW?
Runway 27L uses localizer frequency 110.15. The published course is 275.73° magnetic.
What is the length of runway 27L at KDTW?
Runway 27L is 8,500 ft long. Width is 150 ft.
What is the surface of runway 27L at KDTW?
The surface is concrete. The charted surface code is CONC.
Does runway 27L have an ILS approach at KDTW?
Yes. Runway 27L has an ILS, listed as LD CAT I. Check the published IAP for current approach details.