Runway 18 at Gulfport-Biloxi Intl (KGPT) in Gulfport, Mississippi is the southbound end of the runway. The opposite end is Runway 36. Runway 18 is aligned on a 180° magnetic heading. It is 4,935 ft long and 150 ft wide. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is the standard pattern for this end. No ILS is published for Runway 18. The field elevation is 28 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 18 is 23.5 ft MSL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 18
Based on the current METAR wind at KGPT.
- Headwind
- 8.4 kt
- Crosswind
- 7.1 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 40°
- Favorability
- good
Pattern entry · RWY 18
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 18
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- 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 KGPT?
Runway 18 is on a 180° magnetic heading. That is the published heading for this end.
Is runway 18 at KGPT left or right traffic?
Runway 18 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
What is the length of runway 18 at KGPT?
Runway 18 is 4,935 ft long. Width is 150 ft.
What is the surface of runway 18 at KGPT?
Runway 18 has an asphalt surface.
Does runway 18 have an ILS approach at KGPT?
No ILS is published for Runway 18.
What is the opposite runway end for runway 18 at KGPT?
The opposite end is Runway 36.