Runway 27L at Philadelphia Intl is the westbound end of the 09R/27L runway at KPHL in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The runway end identifier is 27L. The opposite end is 09R. This end has a magnetic heading of 255°. Runway length is 12,000 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic, standard. Runway 27L has an ILS. The localizer is 109.3 with a course of 267.49° magnetic. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 27L
Based on the current METAR wind at KPHL.
- Headwind
- -1.0 kt
- Crosswind
- 3.9 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 105°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 09R
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 27L
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 243°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 153°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (63°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 243°M for Runway 27L
Instrument approaches · Runway 27L
LD CAT I RWY 27L
GLC
109.3
Course 267.49°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 27L at KPHL?
Runway 27L has a magnetic heading of 255°. That is the published heading for this end at Philadelphia Intl.
Is runway 27L at KPHL left or right traffic?
Runway 27L uses left traffic, standard. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement if you need the current pattern note.
What ILS frequency does runway 27L use at KPHL?
Runway 27L has an ILS localizer on 109.3. The published localizer course is 267.49° magnetic.
What is the length of runway 27L at KPHL?
Runway 27L is 12,000 ft long. That is the published runway length for this end.
What is the surface of runway 27L at KPHL?
Runway 27L has an asphalt surface. Surface condition can change, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.
Does runway 27L have an ILS approach at KPHL?
Yes. Runway 27L has an ILS, listed as LD CAT I. Use the published IAP for current approach details.
What is the opposite end of runway 27L at KPHL?
The opposite end is 09R. Runway 27L and 09R are the paired ends at KPHL.