Runway 17 at KJKA is the southbound end at GULF SHORES INTL/JACK EDWARDS FLD in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The opposite end is Runway 35. Runway 17 has a magnetic heading of 175°. Length is 3,596 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for this runway end. The airport field elevation is 17.1 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 17 is 16.7 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement, the published IAP, or the airport operator for current NOTAMs and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 17
Based on the current METAR wind at KJKA.
- Headwind
- 4.9 kt
- Crosswind
- 3.4 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 35°
- Favorability
- good
Pattern entry · RWY 17
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 175°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 85°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (355°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 175°M for Runway 17
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of Runway 17 at KJKA?
Runway 17 at KJKA has a magnetic heading of 175°. That is the published heading for this runway end.
What is the length of Runway 17 at KJKA?
Runway 17 is 3,596 ft long. Width is 75 ft.
What is the surface of Runway 17 at KJKA?
Runway 17 has an asphalt surface.
Is Runway 17 at KJKA left or right traffic?
Runway 17 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction in the facts provided.
Does Runway 17 at KJKA have an ILS approach?
No ILS is published for Runway 17 at KJKA. Check the published IAP for current approach information.
What is the opposite end of Runway 17 at KJKA?
The opposite end is Runway 35. Runway 17 is the 175° magnetic end.