Runway 16L · KSEA

Runway 16L at Seattle-Tacoma Intl

SEATTLE-TACOMA INTL · SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

Runway end
LEFT-hand
16L
opp 34R
Heading (°M)
164°
Size
11,901 × 150 ft
Surface
CONC
ILS
Yes

Runway 16L at KSEA is the southbound end at Seattle-Tacoma Intl in Seattle, Washington. The opposite end is 34R. Runway 16L has a magnetic heading of 180°. Length is 11,901 ft. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic. This end has ILS. The localizer is 110.3 with a course of 164.34° magnetic. KSEA is the parent airport. The field elevation is 432.3 ft MSL. Threshold elevation is 432.3 ft MSL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.

Wind component for Runway 16L

Based on the current METAR wind at KSEA.

Headwind
8.7 kt
Crosswind
5.0 kt RIGHT
Rel. angle
30°
Favorability
good

Runway & wind

tap a runway
210° · 10 kt
RWY 16L
164°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 16L

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16L · 164° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,432 ft MSL

Traffic pattern · Runway 16L

LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.

  • Upwind: climb runway heading 164°M
  • Crosswind: turn left to 74°M
  • Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (344°M)
  • Base: perpendicular to runway
  • Final: align with 164°M for Runway 16L

Instrument approaches · Runway 16L

LD CAT III RWY 16L
SNQ
110.3
Course 164.34°

Frequently asked questions

What is the heading of runway 16L at KSEA?
Runway 16L has a magnetic heading of 180°. That is the published heading for this end.
Is runway 16L at KSEA left or right traffic?
Runway 16L uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this runway end.
What ILS frequency does runway 16L use at KSEA?
Runway 16L uses ILS localizer 110.3. The facts also list LD CAT III.
What is the length of runway 16L at KSEA?
Runway 16L is 11,901 ft long. Width is 150 ft.
What is the surface of runway 16L at KSEA?
Surface is concrete. Lighting is high.
Does runway 16L have an ILS approach at KSEA?
Yes. Runway 16L has ILS. The localizer is 110.3 with a course of 164.34° magnetic.
What is the opposite end of runway 16L at KSEA?
The opposite end is runway 34R. Runway 16L is the southbound end.

Other runways at KSEA

Runway 16L Seattle-Tacoma Intl (KSEA)