Runway 17 at Great Bend Muni is the southbound end at KGBD in Great Bend, Kansas. The opposite end is Runway 35. Runway 17 has a magnetic heading of 180°. Length is 7,852 ft. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic.
No ILS is published for Runway 17. The field elevation at KGBD is 1,886.7 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 17 is 1,881.3 ft MSL. Lighting is MED. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement, the published IAP, or the airport operator for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 17
Based on the current METAR wind at KGBD.
- Headwind
- -13.9 kt
- Crosswind
- 8.0 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 150°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 35
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 17
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Uncontrolled field. Announce position on CTAF and self-separate.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 172°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 82°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (352°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 172°M for Runway 17
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of Runway 17 at KGBD?
Runway 17 has a magnetic heading of 180°. That is the published heading for this end.
Is Runway 17 at KGBD left or right traffic?
Runway 17 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction listed for this runway end.
What is the length of Runway 17 at KGBD?
Runway 17 is 7,852 ft long. Width is 100 ft.
What is the surface of Runway 17 at KGBD?
Runway 17 is concrete. The surface is listed as CONC.
Does Runway 17 have an ILS approach at KGBD?
No ILS is published for Runway 17. Check the published IAP for current approach information.
What is the opposite end of Runway 17 at KGBD?
The opposite end is Runway 35. Runway 17 is the 180° magnetic end.