Runway 17L at KEFD is the southbound end at ELLINGTON in Houston, Texas. The opposite end is 35R. This runway end has a magnetic heading of 179°. Length is 4,609 ft. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for 17L.
KEFD is the ICAO code for ELLINGTON. The field elevation is 32.5 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for 17L is 31 ft MSL. Lighting is not listed in the facts provided, so verify the current Chart Supplement before you go. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 17L
Based on the current METAR wind at KEFD.
- Headwind
- 12.3 kt
- Crosswind
- 4.2 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 19°
- Favorability
- excellent
Pattern entry · RWY 17L
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 17L
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 174°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 84°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (354°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 174°M for Runway 17L
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 17L at KEFD?
Runway 17L at KEFD has a magnetic heading of 179°.
What is the length of runway 17L at KEFD?
Runway 17L is 4,609 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 17L at KEFD?
Runway 17L has a concrete surface.
Is runway 17L at KEFD left or right traffic?
Runway 17L uses left traffic.
Does runway 17L have an ILS approach at KEFD?
No ILS is published for runway 17L at KEFD.
What is the opposite end of runway 17L at KEFD?
The opposite end is runway 35R.