Runway 18L at KNEW is the southbound end at Lakefront in New Orleans, Louisiana. The opposite end is 36R. This runway end has a magnetic heading of 179°. Length is 3,697 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic.
No ILS is published for runway 18L. The field elevation at KNEW is 7.3 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for 18L is 5.2 ft MSL. KNEW is the parent airport ICAO and Lakefront is the airport name. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 18L
Based on the current METAR wind at KNEW.
- Headwind
- 13.1 kt
- Crosswind
- 7.3 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 29°
- Favorability
- excellent
Pattern entry · RWY 18L
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 18L
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 177°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 87°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (357°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 177°M for Runway 18L
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 18L at KNEW?
Runway 18L has a magnetic heading of 179°. That is the published heading for this runway end.
Is runway 18L at KNEW left or right traffic?
Runway 18L uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction in the facts provided.
What is the length of runway 18L at KNEW?
Runway 18L is 3,697 ft long. Width is 75 ft.
What is the surface of runway 18L at KNEW?
The surface is asphalt. The runway is listed as ASPH.
Does runway 18L have an ILS approach at KNEW?
No ILS is published for runway 18L. Use the published IAP for current approach information.
What is the opposite runway end of 18L at KNEW?
The opposite end is 36R. Runway 18L and 36R are the paired ends for this runway.