Runway 17W at David Wayne Hooks Meml (KDWH) in Houston, Texas is the southbound water runway end. The opposite end is 35W. Published magnetic heading is 179.742548896425°. Runway length is 2,530 ft. Surface is water. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is the standard pattern direction for this end. No ILS is published for Runway 17W. Field elevation at the airport is 152.4 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for this end is 138 ft MSL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 17W
Based on the current METAR wind at KDWH.
- Headwind
- 8.0 kt
- Crosswind
- 0.0 kt NONE
- Rel. angle
- 0°
- Favorability
- excellent
Pattern entry · RWY 17W
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 17W
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 175°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 85°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (355°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 175°M for Runway 17W
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 17W at KDWH?
Runway 17W at KDWH has a published magnetic heading of 179.742548896425°.
What is the length of runway 17W at KDWH?
Runway 17W is 2,530 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 17W at KDWH?
The surface is water.
Is runway 17W at KDWH left or right traffic?
Runway 17W uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
Does runway 17W have an ILS approach at KDWH?
No ILS is published for runway 17W.
What is the opposite end of runway 17W at KDWH?
The opposite end is 35W.