Runway 17R at Ellington Field is the southbound end of the 17R/35L runway at KEFD, Ellington in Houston, Texas. The opposite end is 35L. This end has a magnetic heading of 179° and a length of 9,001 ft. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic. Runway 17R has an ILS. The localizer is 110.3 with a course of 174° magnetic. Field elevation at KEFD is 32.5 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for 17R is 31.9 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 17R
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 17R
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 17R
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 17R
Instrument approaches · Runway 17R
LG CAT I RWY 17R
LPV
110.3
Course 174°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 17R at KEFD?
Runway 17R has a magnetic heading of 179°. That is the published heading for the 17R end at KEFD.
What is the length of runway 17R at KEFD?
Runway 17R is 9,001 ft long. The runway is 150 ft wide.
What is the surface of runway 17R at KEFD?
Runway 17R surface is concrete.
Is runway 17R at KEFD left or right traffic?
Runway 17R uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction given in the facts.
What ILS frequency does runway 17R use at KEFD?
Runway 17R has an ILS localizer on 110.3. The published course is 174° magnetic.
Does runway 17R have an ILS approach at KEFD?
Yes. Runway 17R has an ILS, listed as LG CAT I. Check the published IAP for current approach details.