Runway 23 at Purdue University Airport (KLAF) in Lafayette, Indiana is the 23 end of the 05/23 runway. Its magnetic heading is 230°. Runway 23 is 4,225 ft long with an asphalt surface. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is the standard pattern for this end. No ILS is published for Runway 23. The opposite end is Runway 05. Field elevation is 605.8 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 23 is 605.7 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 23
Based on the current METAR wind at KLAF.
- Headwind
- -0.9 kt
- Crosswind
- 4.9 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 100°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 05
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 23
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 229°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 139°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (49°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 229°M for Runway 23
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 23 at KLAF?
Runway 23 at KLAF has a magnetic heading of 230°.
Is runway 23 at KLAF left or right traffic?
Runway 23 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
What is the length of runway 23 at KLAF?
Runway 23 is 4,225 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 23 at KLAF?
Runway 23 has an asphalt surface.
Does runway 23 have an ILS approach at KLAF?
No ILS is published for runway 23 at KLAF.
What is the opposite runway end for runway 23 at KLAF?
The opposite end is runway 05.