Runway 18 at KMSL is the southbound end at NORTHWEST ALABAMA RGNL in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The opposite end is Runway 36. Runway 18 has a magnetic heading of 181°. Length is 4,000 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for this end.
Field elevation at KMSL is 550.5 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 18 is 539.3 ft MSL. Lighting is MED. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 18
Based on the current METAR wind at KMSL.
- Headwind
- 12.1 kt
- Crosswind
- 4.7 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 21°
- Favorability
- excellent
Pattern entry · RWY 18
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 18
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Uncontrolled field. Announce position on CTAF and self-separate.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 178°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 88°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (358°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 178°M for Runway 18
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 18 at KMSL?
Runway 18 has a magnetic heading of 181°.
What is the length of runway 18 at KMSL?
Runway 18 is 4,000 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 18 at KMSL?
Runway 18 has an asphalt surface.
Is runway 18 at KMSL left or right traffic?
Runway 18 uses left traffic, standard pattern direction.
Does runway 18 have an ILS approach at KMSL?
No ILS is published for Runway 18.
What is the opposite runway end of runway 18 at KMSL?
The opposite end is Runway 36.