Runway 17L at KDWH is the northbound end of the 3,500 ft asphalt runway. The opposite end is 35R. This end has a magnetic heading of 173°. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for Runway 17L.
KDWH is DAVID WAYNE HOOKS MEML in Houston, Texas. Field elevation is 152.4 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 17L is 149.9 ft MSL. The runway is 35 ft wide. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement, the published IAP, or the airport operator for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 17L
Based on the current METAR wind at KDWH.
- Headwind
- -5.0 kt
- Crosswind
- 0.6 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 173°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 35R
RIGHT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 17L
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 168°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 78°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (348°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 168°M for Runway 17L
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 17L at KDWH?
Runway 17L has a magnetic heading of 173°. Use magnetic reference for this end.
Is runway 17L at KDWH left or right traffic?
Runway 17L uses left traffic as the standard pattern direction.
Does runway 17L have an ILS approach at KDWH?
No ILS is published for Runway 17L at KDWH.
What is the length of runway 17L at KDWH?
Runway 17L is 3,500 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 17L at KDWH?
The surface is asphalt.
What is the opposite end of runway 17L at KDWH?
The opposite end is 35R.