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Winter Haven Regional traffic pattern

Pattern altitude at Winter Haven Regional (GIF · KGIF) is 1,001 ft MSL · 855 AGL as published by the FAA, and every runway end is standard left traffic. · Open on the map

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Pattern diagram

Drawn to scale from the FAA NASR runway alignments and the per end right traffic flags — pick a runway to see its pattern. Live wind picks the favored runway when KGIF reports it.

5,000 ftNMNxw 017°downwind 287°base 197°final 107°45° entry11232905

RWY 11LEFT traffic

Heading
107° mag · 103° true
Dimensions
4,001 × 60 ft
TPA
1,001 ft MSL · 855 AGL · charted
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
123.05

Enter the left downwind (heading 287°) on the 45° at 1,001 ft MSL.

More details — RWY 11
Threshold elev
143 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Pline, 43 ft, 1,430 ft from threshold, 70 ft L of centerline — 28:1 slope to clear
TDZ elevation
145 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 94k, Double wheel 151k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA charted (NASR) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

Pattern direction by runway

RunwayPatternHeadingPattern altitude
05 Left traffic 049° mag 1,001 ft MSL · 855 AGL
23 Left traffic 229° mag 1,001 ft MSL · 855 AGL
11 Left traffic 107° mag 1,001 ft MSL · 855 AGL
29 Left traffic 287° mag 1,001 ft MSL · 855 AGL

Pattern altitude is published for KGIF in the FAA NASR data. Headings are the runway alignment; downwind is the reciprocal.

Flying the pattern at KGIF

Winter Haven Regional is non towered, so the pattern is self announced on CTAF 123.05. AC 90-66B asks for a report on entry and on each leg, and for the standard 45° entry to downwind at pattern altitude.

All ends are left traffic, which is the FAR 91.126 default — turns to the left unless the field charts otherwise. The full entry procedure is here →

Frequently asked

What is the traffic pattern altitude at KGIF?

The FAA publishes a traffic pattern altitude of 855 ft AGL for Winter Haven Regional, which is 1,001 ft MSL on the altimeter with the field at 146 ft.

Does KGIF have right traffic?

No. All 4 runway ends at Winter Haven Regional use standard left traffic, so no right pattern is charted here.

What frequency is the pattern on at KGIF?

Winter Haven Regional is non towered, so pattern position reports go on the CTAF, 123.05. AC 90-66B asks for self announcing on entry and on each leg.

More about KGIF

Pattern direction and alignment are drawn from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle); the diagram is generated, not an FAA chart. Pattern altitude is shown as published where NASR carries one, otherwise as the AC 90-66B 1,000 ft AGL convention. For planning and education only; always verify against the Chart Supplement.

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