Runways · KOAK

Runways at Oakland San Francisco Bay headings, length, surface and ILS (KOAK)

OAKLAND SAN FRANCISCO BAY · OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA

Runway system
Towered
4
runways
Longest
10,520 ft
ILS
3
Surface
ASPH

Oakland San Francisco Bay has 4 runways. The longest is 12/30 at 10,520 ft. It is asphalt. The shortest runway is 15/33 at 3,376 ft. The field elevation is 9 ft MSL. The control tower is open 24 hours.

ILS is published for runway 12, runway 28R and runway 30. Runway 10L/28R is 5,457 ft long. Runway 10R/28L is 6,213 ft long. Runway 15/33 is 3,376 ft long and 75 ft wide. Noise abatement procedures apply here. The published note says turbojet and turbofan aircraft, turboprops over 17,000 pounds, four-engine reciprocating aircraft and surplus military aircraft over 12,500 pounds must use runway 12/30 for the 24-hour noise abatement procedure. The note also says noise abatement procedures do not apply in emergencies or when runway 12/30 is unavailable due to maintenance, safety, winds, or weather.

Wind & favored runway

Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KOAK.

Runway & wind

tap a runway
200° · 5 kt
RWY 15
150°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 15

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 15 · 150° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,009 ft MSL

All runways

RunwayHeading (°M)LengthWidthSurfaceTraffic
12/30116° / 296°10,520 ft150 ftASPH12 R
10R/28L98° / 278°6,213 ft150 ftASPHStandard L
10L/28R98° / 278°5,457 ft150 ftASPH28R R
15/33150° / 330°3,376 ft75 ftASPH33 R

Traffic pattern

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston aircraft, use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard pattern altitude. The field elevation is 9 ft MSL, so that is about 1,009 ft MSL. Runway 28R has right traffic. Runway 12 has right traffic. Runway 33 has right traffic. The tower is open 24 hours, so ATC sequences the pattern. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any local pattern notes before you go.

Every end, one page

Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.

Frequently asked questions

How many runways does KOAK have?
KOAK has 4 runways.
What is the longest runway at KOAK?
Runway 12/30 is the longest. It is 10,520 ft long.
Which KOAK runways have ILS?
ILS is published for runway 12, runway 28R and runway 30.
What surface do the KOAK runways use?
All listed runways at KOAK are asphalt.
Does KOAK have a control tower?
Yes. The control tower is open 24 hours.
Which KOAK runways have right traffic?
Runway 28R has right traffic. Runway 12 has right traffic. Runway 33 has right traffic.