Runway 12L at KIWA, Mesa Gateway in Phoenix, Arizona, is the eastbound runway end. The opposite end is 30R. This end has a magnetic heading of 136°. Runway length is 9,300 ft. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for 12L. The airport ICAO is KIWA. Field elevation is 1,384.1 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for 12L is 1,356.3 ft MSL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 12L
Based on the current METAR wind at KIWA.
- Headwind
- -4.5 kt
- Crosswind
- 6.6 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 124°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 30R
RIGHT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 12L
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 123°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 33°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (303°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 123°M for Runway 12L
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 12L at KIWA?
Runway 12L has a magnetic heading of 136°. Use that as the published runway end heading.
What is the length of runway 12L at KIWA?
Runway 12L is 9,300 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 12L at KIWA?
Runway 12L has a concrete surface.
Is runway 12L at KIWA left or right traffic?
Runway 12L uses left traffic.
Does runway 12L have an ILS approach at KIWA?
No ILS is published for runway 12L.
What is the opposite end of runway 12L at KIWA?
The opposite end is runway 30R.