Runway 17R at Sacramento Intl is the southbound end of the 17R/35L pair at KSMF in Sacramento, California. The opposite end is 35L. This runway end has a magnetic heading of 181°. Length is 8,598 ft. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is right traffic. The runway has ILS. The published localizer is 111.1 with a course of 167.75° magnetic. Field elevation at KSMF is 26.9 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for 17R is 24.8 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 17R
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 17R
RIGHT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 17R
RIGHT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 168°M
- Crosswind: turn right to 258°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (348°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 168°M for Runway 17R
Instrument approaches · Runway 17R
LD CAT III RWY 17R
SMF
111.1
Course 167.75°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 17R at KSMF?
Runway 17R has a magnetic heading of 181°. That is the runway end heading published for KSMF.
Is runway 17R at KSMF left or right traffic?
Runway 17R uses right traffic. Use the published pattern direction for this end.
What ILS frequency does runway 17R use at KSMF?
Runway 17R uses ILS localizer 111.1. The facts provided do not include any other approach details.
What is the length of runway 17R at KSMF?
Runway 17R is 8,598 ft long. Width is 150 ft.
What is the surface of runway 17R at KSMF?
Runway 17R has a concrete surface. The surface code is CONC.
Does runway 17R have an ILS approach at KSMF?
Yes. Runway 17R has ILS with localizer 111.1 and a course of 167.75° magnetic.
What is the opposite end of runway 17R at KSMF?
The opposite end is 35L. Runway 17R and 35L are the paired ends at Sacramento Intl.