Runway 09 at Gulf Shores Intl/Jack Edwards Fld is the eastbound end at KJKA in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The opposite end is Runway 27. Runway 09 has a magnetic heading of 090°. Length is 6,962 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic, standard. No ILS is published for this runway end. Field elevation is 17.1 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 09 is 15.6 ft MSL. This page is for Runway 09 specifically, not the airport as a whole. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 09
Based on the current METAR wind at KJKA.
- Headwind
- 3.9 kt
- Crosswind
- 4.6 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 50°
- Favorability
- good
Pattern entry · RWY 09
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 09
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 90°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 0°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (270°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 90°M for Runway 09
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of Runway 09 at KJKA?
Runway 09 at KJKA has a magnetic heading of 090°.
What is the length of Runway 09 at KJKA?
Runway 09 is 6,962 ft long.
What is the surface of Runway 09 at KJKA?
Runway 09 has an asphalt surface.
Is Runway 09 at KJKA left or right traffic?
Runway 09 uses left traffic, standard.
Does Runway 09 at KJKA have an ILS approach?
No ILS is published for Runway 09.
What is the opposite end of Runway 09 at KJKA?
The opposite end is Runway 27.