![]() ![]() Just be runway 2 (runway 20 would mean 200 degrees, not 020). Another runway facing 020 degrees in terms of magnetic heading would So, runway 36 faces a magnetic heading of 360 degrees, orĭue north. Compass rose with corresponding magnetic headings What do the numbers on runways mean?Īs mentioned above, the number or numbers on the beginning of each end of the runway stand for that runway’s magnetic heading on a compass, truncated to two digits (multiples of ten). The end of those numbers (covered in a moment). The beginning of each end of the runway, and also sometimes have a letter at What do the numbers and letters on runways mean?Īll runways at major airports will have a number painted at ![]() We’llĬover in more depth what these numbers and letters mean, how they are chosen,Īnd why it matters. Lettering, as it’s not just a random number assigned to that runway. ![]() There are some important implications for runway numbers and Parallel runways and can mean left, right, or center. (such as 18L, 18R, or 18C) designate that runway’s position relative to For example, runway 18 has a magnetic heading of 180 degrees. So what do the numbers and letters on airportīeginning of runways denote their magnetic heading, rounded in multiples of tenĭegrees. As with everything else in aviation, it’s there for a reason. Very large numbers and maybe even a letter painted onto the beginning of the The cockpit, you’ve probably noticed rolling onto the beginning of a runway These runways are used when wind speed and direction promote a south flow at MSP.Whether as a passenger on an airliner, or a student pilot in
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