Runway 17L at Sacramento Intl (KSMF) is the southbound runway end. The opposite end is 35R. This end has a magnetic heading of 181°. Runway 17L is 8,605 ft long and 150 ft wide. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is the standard pattern for this end. An ILS is published here. The localizer frequency is 111.75. The localizer course is 167.76° magnetic. Field elevation at KSMF is 26.9 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for runway 17L is 26.9 ft MSL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 17L
Based on the current METAR wind at KSMF.
- Headwind
- 3.1 kt
- Crosswind
- 2.5 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 39°
- Favorability
- good
Pattern entry · RWY 17L
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 17L
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 168°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 78°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (348°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 168°M for Runway 17L
Instrument approaches · Runway 17L
LD CAT I RWY 17L
MDK
111.75
Course 167.76°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 17L at KSMF?
Runway 17L at KSMF has a magnetic heading of 181°.
What is the length of runway 17L at KSMF?
Runway 17L is 8,605 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 17L at KSMF?
Runway 17L has a concrete surface.
Is runway 17L at KSMF left or right traffic?
Runway 17L uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
Does runway 17L have an ILS approach at KSMF?
Yes. Runway 17L has a published ILS localizer.
What ILS frequency does runway 17L use at KSMF?
The localizer frequency for runway 17L is 111.75.
What is the opposite end of runway 17L at KSMF?
The opposite end is runway 35R.