Runway 28 at Purdue University in Lafayette, Indiana is the westbound end of the field. The opposite end is Runway 10. Runway 28 has a magnetic heading of 279°. It is 6,600 ft long with an asphalt surface. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is standard for this end. No ILS is published for Runway 28. KLAF is the ICAO identifier for Purdue University Airport. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 28
Based on the current METAR wind at KLAF.
- Headwind
- -4.3 kt
- Crosswind
- 2.6 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 149°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 10
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 28
LEFT-hand pattern on the north/west side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 278°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 188°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (98°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 278°M for Runway 28
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 28 at KLAF?
Runway 28 at KLAF has a magnetic heading of 279°.
Is runway 28 at KLAF left or right traffic?
Runway 28 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
What is the length of runway 28 at KLAF?
Runway 28 is 6,600 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 28 at KLAF?
Runway 28 has an asphalt surface.
Does runway 28 have an ILS approach at KLAF?
No ILS is published for runway 28 at KLAF.
What is the opposite runway end of runway 28 at KLAF?
The opposite end is Runway 10.