Runway 05 at Purdue University in Lafayette, Indiana is the 05 end of runway 05/23 at KLAF. The opposite end is runway 23. Runway 05 has a magnetic heading of 050°. Length is 4,225 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is the standard pattern for this end. No ILS is published for runway 05. KLAF is the ICAO identifier for Purdue University. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 05
Based on the current METAR wind at KLAF.
- Headwind
- -2.5 kt
- Crosswind
- 4.3 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 120°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 23
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 05
LEFT-hand pattern on the north/west side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 49°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 319°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (229°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 49°M for Runway 05
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 05 at KLAF?
Runway 05 has a magnetic heading of 050°. That is the published runway end heading for KLAF.
Is runway 05 at KLAF left or right traffic?
Runway 05 uses left traffic. The facts list that as the standard pattern direction.
What is the length of runway 05 at KLAF?
Runway 05 is 4,225 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 05 at KLAF?
Runway 05 has an asphalt surface.
Does runway 05 have an ILS approach at KLAF?
No ILS is published for runway 05 at KLAF.
What is the opposite end of runway 05 at KLAF?
The opposite end is runway 23.