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Randolph AFB traffic pattern

Pattern altitude at Randolph AFB (RND · KRND) is 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) by the standard convention — none is published for this field, and every runway end is standard left traffic. · Open on the map

All of Randolph AFB — runways, frequencies, charts and live weather

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 KRND reports it.

5,000 ftNMNxw 055°downwind 325°base 235°final 145°45° entry15R33L15L33R

RWY 15RLEFT traffic

Heading
145° mag · 150° true
Dimensions
8,352 × 200 ft
TPA
1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
PEM
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
ILS
LOC/GS · CAT I · LOC 111.3 (UNY) · GS 3.00°
More details — RWY 15R
Threshold elev
761 ft
Markings
numbers only
Threshold crossing height
46 ft
TDZ elevation
761 ft
Arresting gear
MA-1A

Edge lights: High.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

Pattern direction by runway

RunwayPatternHeadingPattern altitude
15R Left traffic 145° mag 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
33L Left traffic 325° mag 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
15L Left traffic 145° mag 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
33R Left traffic 325° mag 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)

No pattern altitude is published for KRND; the figure above is the AC 90-66B 1,000 ft AGL convention for propeller aircraft, rounded to the field. Turbine aircraft normally fly 1,500 ft AGL. Headings are the runway alignment; downwind is the reciprocal.

Flying the pattern at KRND

Randolph AFB is towered, working 120.5. 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.

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 KRND?

Randolph AFB has no traffic pattern altitude published in the FAA NASR data. The AC 90-66B convention for propeller aircraft is 1,000 ft AGL, which works out to roughly 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) here — but confirm it against the Chart Supplement before you fly, since a field can have a non standard pattern altitude that NASR does not carry.

Does KRND have right traffic?

No. All 4 runway ends at Randolph AFB use standard left traffic, so no right pattern is charted here.

Do I fly a standard pattern at KRND?

Randolph AFB is towered (120.5), 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 KRND

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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