Runway 17 at Philadelphia Intl is the 17 end of runway 17/35 at KPHL, Philadelphia Intl in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The opposite end is runway 35. Runway 17 has a magnetic heading of 159°. Length is 6,500 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is the standard pattern for this end. This runway end has an ILS. The localizer is 108.75 with a course of 171.06° magnetic. Field elevation at KPHL is 35.9 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for runway 17 is 8.2 ft MSL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 17
Based on the current METAR wind at KPHL.
- Headwind
- -3.7 kt
- Crosswind
- 1.4 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 159°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 35
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 17
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 147°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 57°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (327°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 147°M for Runway 17
Instrument approaches · Runway 17
LD CAT I RWY 17
MYY
108.75
Course 171.06°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 17 at KPHL?
Runway 17 has a magnetic heading of 159°.
Is runway 17 at KPHL left or right traffic?
Runway 17 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
What ILS frequency does runway 17 use at KPHL?
Runway 17 uses ILS localizer 108.75. The published course is 171.06° magnetic.
What is the length of runway 17 at KPHL?
Runway 17 is 6,500 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 17 at KPHL?
Runway 17 has an asphalt surface.
Does runway 17 have an ILS approach at KPHL?
Yes. Runway 17 has an ILS. The localizer is 108.75 with a course of 171.06° magnetic.