U72 — Upper Loon Creek Usfs
Challis, ID · Elevation 5,500 ft · 44.5916, -114.8231
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (true) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,500 ft | 75 ft | Turf/Dirt (good) | Not lighted | 04 — / 22 — | — | — |
Frequencies
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
Airport info
- Attendance
- Unattended
- Magnetic variation
- 17°E (1985)
- Flight service
- Boise FSS (BOI) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- BOI ↗
Remarks (6)
- EXISTED PRIOR TO 31 DEC 1958.
- RECOMMENDED FOR EXPERIENCED MOUNTAIN PILOTS ONLY.
- TREES AND HIGH TRRN ON BOTH ENDS OF RWY 04/22, REQUIRES A STEEP APCH.
- NO WINTER MAINTENANCE.
- RWY 04/22 NUMEROUS ADDITIONAL OBSTNS ON APCH TO BOTH RWY ENDS.
- FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for U72?
- The CTAF at U72 is 122.9 MHz.
- How long is the runway at U72?
- U72 has one runway, 2,500 ft long.
- Which Flight Service Station serves U72?
- Boise FSS (BOI) serves U72. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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Nearby airports
- D47 — Cougar Ranch — 11 mi
- 0U3 — Mahoney Creek Usfs — 12 mi
- 2U8 — Thomas Creek — 13 mi
- ID8 — Marble Creek — 15 mi
- C53 — Lower Loon Creek — 15 mi
- S81 — Indian Creek Usfs — 18 mi
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