Runway 12L at KSJC is the eastbound end of the 12L/30R runway at Norman Y Mineta San Jose Intl in San Jose, California. The opposite end is 30R. Runway 12L has a magnetic heading of 139°. Length is 11,000 ft. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is standard for this end. No ILS is published for runway 12L. KSJC is a controlled field with a control tower. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 12L
Based on the current METAR wind at KSJC.
- Headwind
- -7.9 kt
- Crosswind
- 1.5 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 169°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 30R
RIGHT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 12L
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 126°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 36°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (306°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 126°M for Runway 12L
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 12L at KSJC?
Runway 12L has a magnetic heading of 139°. That is the published heading for the 12L end at KSJC.
How long is runway 12L at KSJC?
Runway 12L is 11,000 ft long. That is the published runway length for this end.
What is the surface of runway 12L at KSJC?
Runway 12L has a concrete surface. The published surface abbreviation is CONC.
Is runway 12L at KSJC left or right traffic?
Runway 12L uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
Does runway 12L have an ILS approach at KSJC?
No ILS is published for runway 12L at KSJC. Check the published IAP for current approach details.
What is the opposite end of runway 12L at KSJC?
The opposite end is 30R. Runway 12L and 30R are the two ends of the same runway.