Runway 17 at Wilmington Intl (KILM) in Wilmington, North Carolina uses magnetic heading 159°. The opposite end is Runway 35. This end is 7,754 ft long. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for Runway 17. Field elevation at KILM is 31.7 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 17 is 30.8 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 17
Based on the current METAR wind at KILM.
- Headwind
- -3.9 kt
- Crosswind
- 7.0 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 119°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 35
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 17
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 149°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 59°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (329°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 149°M for Runway 17
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 17 at KILM?
Runway 17 at KILM has a magnetic heading of 159°. That is the published runway heading for this end.
What is the length of runway 17 at KILM?
Runway 17 is 7,754 ft long. Width is 150 ft.
What is the surface of runway 17 at KILM?
The surface is asphalt. The runway is listed as ASPH.
Is runway 17 at KILM left or right traffic?
Runway 17 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
Does runway 17 at KILM have an ILS approach?
No ILS is published for Runway 17 at KILM. Check the published IAP for current approach information.
What is the opposite runway end of 17 at KILM?
The opposite end is Runway 35. Runway 17 and Runway 35 are the two ends of the same runway.