Runway 17R at KCSM
Runway 17R/35L at Clinton Sherman Airport (KCSM) in Clinton is a 13,503 ft, lighted, concrete runway oriented 180°/000°. The runway is 200 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 6 landings and 1 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.0% of arrivals resulting in a go-around. Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 5.2°, a typical touchdown ground speed of 183 kt, a 8.5 kt average crosswind component, a 7.6 kt average headwind.
Runway 17R/35L at Clinton Sherman Airport (KCSM) in Clinton is a 13,503 ft, lighted, concrete runway oriented 180°/000°. The runway is 200 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 6 landings and 1 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.0% of arrivals resulting in a go-around. Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 5.2°, a typical touchdown ground speed of 183 kt, a 8.5 kt average crosswind component, a 7.6 kt average headwind.
Runway at a Glance
Arrival Volume
6 landings observed on Runway 17R in the last 30 days, alongside 1 departures.
Limited Traffic Observed
SkyMeter has observed very few flights using Runway 17R in the last 30 days. Statistical breakdowns (go-around rate, crosswind averages) need more observations to be meaningful.
Peak Hour
Busiest landing window observed at 19:00 with 5 arrivals on the recent sample.
Prevailing Wind & Gust History
Over the past 365 days, winds at KCSM have prevailed from the south (180°), accounting for roughly 25% of windy observations. Average wind speed sits at 11.5 kt with peak gusts to 56 kt. Strong winds (≥20 kt) occur on about 10% of observations — pilots flying into runway 17R should plan for occasional gusty conditions.
Moderate Crosswind Component
Average crosswind on landing is 8.5 kt at touchdown, measured against runway 17R alignment.
Approach Slope
Final-approach slope averages 5.2° on Runway 17R, steeper than the standard 3°.
Landing Behavior and Touchdown Performance
The metrics below are computed from ADS-B trace data observed at Runway 17R over the last 30 days. Each value is shown only when at least 10 valid samples were available; sparse cells are hidden rather than estimated.
Hourly Landing Distribution
Recent observed landings on Runway 17R grouped by hour-of-day (UTC).
Approach Types and Categories
Aircraft approach runways using different procedures based on weather conditions, visibility, and available navigation equipment. An Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach provides precision horizontal and vertical guidance using ground-based radio signals, enabling aircraft to land in low visibility conditions. Visual approaches require pilots to maintain visual contact with the runway and surrounding terrain, typically used during clear weather. Area Navigation (RNAV) approaches use GPS technology to guide aircraft along specific flight paths.
Approach Categories Explained
Category (CAT) classifications define minimum visibility and decision height requirements for instrument approaches. Higher categories enable operations in lower visibility conditions.
Wind and Environmental Factors
Wind conditions directly impact runway operations, influencing approach difficulty, landing performance, and runway selection. Runway 17R benefits from favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds creating minimal crosswind components for most operations. Average wind speeds of 12 knots pose no operational constraints for commercial aircraft.
24-Hour Wind Pattern
Wind patterns show typical diurnal variation with stronger winds during midday hours.