Runways · KSUS

Runways at Spirit of St Louis, headings, length, surface and ILS (KSUS)

SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS · ST LOUIS, MISSOURI

Runway system
Towered
2
runways
Longest
7,486 ft
ILS
2
Surface
CONC · ASPH

Spirit of St Louis (KSUS) has 2 runways. The longest is 08R/26L at 7,486 ft. It is concrete and 150 ft wide. The other runway is 08L/26R. It is asphalt, 5,000 ft long and 75 ft wide. ILS is published for 08R and 26L.

The field elevation is 463.3 ft MSL. The control tower is open daily from 0600 to 2300. Noise abatement procedures are published. Stage II aircraft departing at night are directed to use 08L/26R from 2200 to 0700 unless prior permission is obtained. Stage III aircraft departing are required to use 08L/26R from 2300 to 0600. Pilots should also watch for noise sensitive areas south of the airport.

Wind & favored runway

Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KSUS.

Runway & wind

tap a runway
290° · 11 kt
RWY 26L
257°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 26L

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26L · 257° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,463 ft MSL

All runways

RunwayHeading (°M)LengthWidthSurfaceTraffic
08R/26L77° / 257°7,486 ft150 ftCONC08R R
08L/26R77° / 257°5,000 ft75 ftASPH26R R

Traffic pattern

Pattern altitude is 1,273 ft AGL. That is 1,736.3 ft MSL. The tower is open from 0600 to 2300, so ATC sequences the pattern during those hours. Right traffic is published for 26R on 08L/26R. Right traffic is also published for 08R on 08R/26L. Use the published pattern direction for the runway in use. Noise abatement is active, so runway choice can be affected by aircraft stage and time of day.

Every end, one page

Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.

Frequently asked questions

How many runways does KSUS have?
KSUS has 2 runways.
What is the longest runway at Spirit of St Louis?
The longest runway is 08R/26L at 7,486 ft.
Which runway has ILS at KSUS?
ILS is published for runway ends 08R and 26L.
What is the pattern altitude at KSUS?
Pattern altitude is 1,273 ft AGL. That is 1,736.3 ft MSL.
What are the runway surfaces at KSUS?
KSUS has asphalt and concrete runways.
Does KSUS have a control tower?
Yes. The control tower is open from 0600 to 2300.
Is right traffic published at KSUS?
Yes. Right traffic is published for 26R on 08L/26R and for 08R on 08R/26L.