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Monterey Regional traffic pattern

Pattern altitude at Monterey Regional (MRY · KMRY) is 1,757 ft MSL · 1,500 AGL as published by the FAA, and 28L, 28R are charted right 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 KMRY reports it.

5,000 ftNMNxw 008°downwind 278°base 188°final 098°45° entry10R28L10L28R

RWY 10RLEFT traffic

Heading
098° mag · 113° true
Dimensions
7,175 × 150 ft
TPA
1,757 ft MSL · 1,500 AGL · charted
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°) + MALSR
ILS
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.7 (MRY) · GS 3.00°
Displaced thr
175 ft
CTAF
118.4
More details — RWY 10R
Threshold elev
158 ft
Markings
precision
Threshold crossing height
47 ft
TDZ elevation
198 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
7,175 / 7,175 / 7,175 / 7,000 ft
Arresting gear
EMAS (arresting bed)

Condition: Good. Edge lights: High. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 94k, Double wheel 157k, Dual tandem 259k.

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

Pattern direction by runway

RunwayPatternHeadingPattern altitude
10R Left traffic 098° mag 1,757 ft MSL · 1,500 AGL
28L Right traffic 278° mag 1,757 ft MSL · 1,500 AGL
10L Left traffic 098° mag 1,757 ft MSL · 1,500 AGL
28R Right traffic 278° mag 1,757 ft MSL · 1,500 AGL

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

Flying the pattern at KMRY

Monterey Regional is towered, working 118.4. Contact the tower before entering the surface area and fly the pattern you are assigned — the directions below are the charted default when no instruction is given.

Watch the right traffic ends here: 28L, 28R. A right pattern at a field where the other end is left is the single most common place to end up pointing at opposing traffic. The full entry procedure is here →

Frequently asked

What is the traffic pattern altitude at KMRY?

The FAA publishes a traffic pattern altitude of 1,500 ft AGL for Monterey Regional, which is 1,757 ft MSL on the altimeter with the field at 257 ft.

Does KMRY have right traffic?

Yes, on 2 runway ends: 28L, 28R. Every other end at Monterey Regional is standard left traffic.

Do I fly a standard pattern at KMRY?

Monterey Regional is towered (118.4), so the pattern shown here is the charted default — but the controller's instruction overrides it. Expect straight in approaches, base entries and midfield crossings as traffic dictates.

More about KMRY

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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