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19ID Weather Race Creek Heliport

Riggins, IdahoElevation 3,371 ftHeliport
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE
Nearest report: KGIC · 32 NM N · 12 min old
No ceiling, visibility 8 SM.
No on-field report, so no field flight category. Conditions at the field may differ.
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE · KGIC
WIND
Calm
no steady wind
VISIBILITY
8 SM
12.9 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

No aviation METAR is published for this airport. The nearest National Weather Service station reports wind calm, temperature 7.78C. This observation is older than usual, so treat it with extra caution. Treat this as supplemental, not an aviation observation. Forecast suggests today mostly sunny, high near 59F, low near 45F, 1% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
Today Mostly Sunny 59/45 S 8 kt – 1%
Monday Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain Likely 55/40 S 6 kt – 92%
Tuesday Chance Rain And Snow 49/37 SSW 6 kt – 29%
Wednesday Mostly Sunny 52/36 S 9 kt – 24%
Thursday Chance Rain And Snow 49/34 SSW 3 kt – 53%
Friday Chance Light Snow 46/33 SW 2 kt – 47%
Saturday Chance Light Snow 47/33 SSW 1 kt – 28%

Source: National Weather Service (office MSO). Forecast issued 1447Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for 19ID. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 43 ft

H1
Dimensions
43 x 50 ft
Surface
Turf (fair)
RWY H1

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Field elevation

Field elevation
3,371 ft MSL

Density and pressure altitude need a current temperature and altimeter from the METAR.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0043Z 6:43 PM
Sunrise
1416Z 8:16 AM
Loggable night
0113Z (7:13 PM local) → 1346Z (7:46 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0043Z (6:43 PM local) → 1416Z (8:16 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0143Z (7:43 PM local) → 1316Z (7:16 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Race Creek Heliport is in Riggins, Idaho. Field elevation 3,371 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerJOHN LORBECK
Manager phone208-336-8581
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA19ID
SectionalBILLINGS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)BOISE
RegionIdaho
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45.4412, -116.3994
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

19ID has no on-field report. Nearest reporting station: KGIC (32 NM N, VFR).

KGIC Idaho County Airport
32 NM N
VFR
KMYL McCall Municipal Airport
35 NM S
LIFR
KLWS Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport
62 NM NW
VFR
KLGD La Grande/Union County Airport
68 NM W
VFR
KBKE Baker City Municipal Airport
70 NM SW
VFR
KPUW Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport
84 NM N
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗19ID on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 19ID have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 19ID. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 19ID have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 19ID. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 19ID?
19ID sits at 3,371 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 19ID?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.