Runway 15L at KSPS is the 15L end of the 6,000 ft runway at SHEPPARD AFB/WICHITA FALLS MUNI in Wichita Falls, Texas. The opposite end is 33R. This end has a magnetic heading of 158°. Surface is ASPH-CONC. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for runway 15L. Field elevation is 1,019.1 ft MSL. Threshold elevation is 1,019.1 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 15L
Based on the current METAR wind at KSPS.
- Headwind
- 5.0 kt
- Crosswind
- 0.7 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 8°
- Favorability
- excellent
Pattern entry · RWY 15L
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 15L
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 153°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 63°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (333°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 153°M for Runway 15L
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 15L at KSPS?
Runway 15L has a magnetic heading of 158°. That is the published heading for the 15L end at KSPS.
How long is runway 15L at KSPS?
Runway 15L is 6,000 ft long. Width is 150 ft.
What is the surface of runway 15L at KSPS?
The surface is ASPH-CONC. That is asphalt-concrete.
Is runway 15L at KSPS left or right traffic?
Runway 15L uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
Does runway 15L at KSPS have an ILS approach?
No ILS is published for runway 15L at KSPS. Check the published IAP for current approach details.
What is the opposite end of runway 15L at KSPS?
The opposite end is 33R. Runway 15L and 33R are the two ends of the same runway.