Runways · KTIW

Runways at Tacoma Narrows headings, length, surface and ILS (KTIW)

TACOMA NARROWS · TACOMA, WASHINGTON

Runway system
Towered
1
runway
Longest
5,002 ft
ILS
1
Surface
ASPH

Tacoma Narrows (KTIW) has 1 runway. Runway 17/35 is 5,002 ft long and 100 ft wide. The surface is asphalt. Runway headings are 187° and 7° magnetic. Runway 17 has ILS. The field elevation is 294.8 ft MSL.

The control tower is open daily from 0800 to 2000. Right traffic is published for runway 35. Noise abatement procedures are in effect as directed by the airport manager. Pilots should review the current FAA Chart Supplement before arrival. Check aviationweather for live METAR/TAF if you need current wind and ceiling data.

Wind & favored runway

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

Runway & wind

tap a runway
190° · 12 kt
RWY 17
167°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 167° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,295 ft MSL

All runways

RunwayHeading (°M)LengthWidthSurfaceTraffic
17/35167° / 347°5,002 ft100 ftASPH35 R

Traffic pattern

Pattern altitude is 1,000 ft AGL. That is 1,294.8 ft MSL. The tower is open from 0800 to 2000, so ATC sequences the pattern when the field is controlled. Right traffic is published for runway 35. No other pattern exceptions are listed in the facts. Noise abatement procedures are in effect as directed by the airport manager. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published pattern details before you fly.

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 KTIW have?
KTIW has 1 runway. It is 17/35.
What is the longest runway at Tacoma Narrows?
The longest runway at KTIW is 17/35. It is 5,002 ft long.
What surface is on the runway at KTIW?
The runway surface is asphalt.
Does KTIW have ILS?
Yes. Runway 17 has ILS.
What is the pattern altitude at KTIW?
Pattern altitude is 1,000 ft AGL. That is 1,294.8 ft MSL.
Is there right traffic at Tacoma Narrows?
Yes. Right traffic is published for runway 35.
What are the tower hours at KTIW?
The control tower is open from 0800 to 2000.