Runway 26 at Philadelphia Intl is the westbound end at KPHL in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The opposite end is Runway 08. Runway 26 has a magnetic heading of 256°. It is 5,001 ft long and 150 ft wide. 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 111.55 with a course of 264.93° magnetic. Field elevation is 35.9 ft MSL. Threshold elevation is 35.9 ft MSL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 26
Based on the current METAR wind at KPHL.
- Headwind
- -1.0 kt
- Crosswind
- 3.9 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 104°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 08
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 26
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 244°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 154°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (64°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 244°M for Runway 26
Instrument approaches · Runway 26
LD CAT I RWY 26
LLH
111.55
Course 264.93°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 26 at KPHL?
Runway 26 has a magnetic heading of 256°. That is the published heading for this end.
How long is runway 26 at KPHL?
Runway 26 is 5,001 ft long. Width is 150 ft.
What surface does runway 26 at KPHL have?
Runway 26 is asphalt. The surface is listed as ASPH.
Is runway 26 at KPHL left or right traffic?
Runway 26 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
Does runway 26 at KPHL have an ILS approach?
Yes. Runway 26 has an ILS localizer.
What ILS frequency does runway 26 use at KPHL?
The localizer frequency is 111.55. The published course is 264.93° magnetic.
What is the opposite runway end of 26 at KPHL?
The opposite end is Runway 08. This page is specific to Runway 26 at KPHL.