Runway 27L at Chicago O'Hare Intl (KORD) is the westbound end of the 09R/27L runway. The magnetic heading is 270°. Length is 11,260 ft. Surface is asphalt-concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is standard for this end. Runway 27L has ILS. The published localizer is 110.5 with a course of 273° magnetic. Field elevation at KORD is 680 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for 27L is 650.2 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement, the published IAP, or the airport operator for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 27L
Based on the current METAR wind at KORD.
- Headwind
- -28.2 kt
- Crosswind
- 10.3 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 160°
- Favorability
- challenging
Runway & wind
tap a runway110° · 30 kt
RWY 09R
087°M
Head/Tail
+28 kt
Crosswind
10 kt R
Pattern entry · RWY 09R
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 27L
LEFT-hand pattern on the north/west side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 267°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 177°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (87°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 267°M for Runway 27L
Instrument approaches · Runway 27L
LD CAT III RWY 27L
IAC
110.5
Course 273°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 27L at KORD?
Runway 27L has a magnetic heading of 270°. That is the published runway end heading for KORD.
Is runway 27L at KORD left or right traffic?
Runway 27L uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
What ILS frequency does runway 27L use at KORD?
Runway 27L uses ILS localizer 110.5. The published course is 273° magnetic.
What is the length of runway 27L at KORD?
Runway 27L is 11,260 ft long. Width is 150 ft.
What is the surface of runway 27L at KORD?
The surface is asphalt-concrete. That is the published surface for runway 27L.
Does runway 27L have an ILS approach at KORD?
Yes. Runway 27L has ILS, listed as LD CAT III. Check the published IAP for current approach details.
What is the threshold elevation for runway 27L at KORD?
Threshold elevation for runway 27L is 650.2 ft MSL. Field elevation at KORD is 680 ft MSL.