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Runway 16 Departure KPWK local VFR procedures

The current flow at KPWK is uncertain right now (UNKNOWN), so whether this procedure applies at this moment is unknown. Live runway page →

Not for navigation. Verify against the official sources linked below before flight.

vfr departure Airport sponsor published verified 2026-08-28 (42 d ago)

Published by the airport sponsor; voluntary unless ATC assigns it. If ATC assigns this route to you in Class B, C or D airspace, that assignment is an ATC instruction and compliance is required (14 CFR 91.123) — and “unable” remains available to the pilot in command.

NBAA Standard profile: max practical rate at V2+20 to 1,000 ft AFL before accelerating and retracting flaps.

The route

  1. Climb at maximum practical rate at V2+20 KIAS to 1,000 feet above field level with takeoff flap setting
  2. At 1,000 ft AFL, accelerate to final segment speed and retract flaps; reduce to a quiet climb power setting while maintaining 1,000 FPM maximum climb rate and not exceeding 190 KIAS until 3,000 ft AFL
  3. If ATC requires level off before 3,000 ft AFL, reduce power so as not to exceed 190 KIAS until at or above 3,000 ft AFL
  4. At 3,000 ft AFL and above, resume normal climb schedule with gradual application of climb power
  5. When holding at the 16 pad, align the aircraft to a heading of 315° while waiting for takeoff, for noise abatement

When it applies

Source text, verbatim

Runway 16
When departing runway 16, please use NBAA Standard Departure Procedure.
Climb at maximum practical rate at V2+20 Knots indicated airspeed (KIAS) to 1,000 feet above field level (AFL) with take off flap setting.
At 1,000 feet AFL, accelerate to final segment speed (Vfs) and retract flaps. Reduce to a quiet climb power setting while maintaining 1,000 FPM maximum climb rate and airspeed not to exceed 190 KIAS until reaching 3,000 feet AFL. If ATC requires level off prior to reaching 3,000 feet AFL, power must be reduced so as not to exceed 190 KIAS until at or above 3,000 feet AFL.
At 3,000 feet AFL and above, resume normal climb schedule with gradual application of climb power.
Observe all airspeed limitations and ATC instructions.
Note: When holding at the 16 PAD please align your A/C to a Heading of 315 degrees while waiting for take offs for noise abatement.

The text above is the published source wording and is authoritative over any summary on this page.

Sources

All KPWK procedures · KPWK runway in use