Runway 18 at KGAO is the 18 end at SOUTH LAFOURCHE LEONARD MILLER JR in Galliano, Louisiana. The opposite end is Runway 36. Runway 18 has a magnetic heading of 180°. Length is 6,500 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for this end. Field elevation is 0 ft MSL. Threshold elevation is 0 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 18
Based on the current METAR wind at KGAO.
- Headwind
- 7.7 kt
- Crosswind
- 6.4 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 40°
- Favorability
- good
Pattern entry · RWY 18
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 18
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Uncontrolled field. Announce position on CTAF and self-separate.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 178°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 88°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (358°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 178°M for Runway 18
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 18 at KGAO?
Runway 18 has a magnetic heading of 180°. That is the published heading for the 18 end at KGAO.
Is runway 18 at KGAO left or right traffic?
Runway 18 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction listed for this end.
What is the length of runway 18 at KGAO?
Runway 18 is 6,500 ft long. Width is 100 ft.
What is the surface of runway 18 at KGAO?
Surface is asphalt. The runway is listed as ASPH.
Does runway 18 have an ILS approach at KGAO?
No ILS is published for Runway 18 at KGAO. Check the published IAP for current approach information.
What is the opposite end of runway 18 at KGAO?
The opposite end is Runway 36. Runway 18 is the 180° magnetic end.