Runway 18L at Fort Worth Spinks is the southbound end at KFWS in Fort Worth, Texas. The opposite end is Runway 36R. This end has a magnetic heading of 180°. Runway 18L is 3,660 ft long and 60 ft wide. Surface is turf. Pattern direction is left traffic, standard. No ILS is published for Runway 18L.
Field elevation at KFWS is 700.4 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 18L is 694.2 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 18L
Based on the current METAR wind at KFWS.
- Headwind
- -4.0 kt
- Crosswind
- 0.0 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 180°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 36R
RIGHT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 18L
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 177°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 87°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (357°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 177°M for Runway 18L
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 18L at KFWS?
Runway 18L has a magnetic heading of 180°. That is the published heading for this runway end.
Is runway 18L at KFWS left or right traffic?
Runway 18L uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
What is the length of runway 18L at KFWS?
Runway 18L is 3,660 ft long. The runway width is 60 ft.
What is the surface of runway 18L at KFWS?
Runway 18L has a turf surface. No other surface detail is provided in the facts.
Does runway 18L have an ILS approach at KFWS?
No ILS is published for Runway 18L. Check the published IAP for current approach information.
What is the opposite end of runway 18L at KFWS?
The opposite end is Runway 36R. This page is specific to Runway 18L.