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21ID Weather Nordman / Phillabaum Heliport

IdahoElevation 2,440 ftHeliport
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE
Nearest report: KSZT · 23 NM SE · 14 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM, gusts to 22 kt.
No on-field report, so no field flight category. Conditions at the field may differ.
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE · KSZT
WIND
030@14
gust 22 kt
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 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 -2.78C. This observation is older than usual, so treat it with extra caution. Treat this as supplemental, not an aviation observation. Forecast suggests this afternoon partly sunny, high near 54F, low near 29F, 2% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
This Afternoon Partly Sunny 54/29 NE 5 kt – 2%
Monday Rain Showers Likely 56/34 S 5 kt – 83%
Tuesday Rain Showers 46/35 S 5 kt – 99%
Wednesday Rain And Snow Showers 43/27 S 7 kt – 99%
Thursday Rain And Snow Showers Likely 45/23 NE 1 kt – 67%
Friday Chance Snow Showers 46/21 E 3 kt – 25%
Saturday Mostly Sunny 49/22 W 1 kt – 11%

Source: National Weather Service (office OTX). Forecast issued 1929Z.

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 21ID. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 30 ft

H1
Dimensions
30 x 12 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
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
2,440 ft MSL

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

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0039Z 5:39 PM
Sunrise
1424Z 7:24 AM
Loggable night
0111Z (6:11 PM local) → 1351Z (6:51 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0039Z (5:39 PM local) → 1424Z (7:24 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0139Z (6:39 PM local) → 1324Z (6:24 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

Nordman / Phillabaum Heliport is in Idaho. Field elevation 2,440 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerSTEPHEN PHILLABAUM
Manager phone(509) 991-8915
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA21ID
SectionalGREAT FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE
Flight service (AFSS)BOISE
RegionIdaho
CountryUnited States
Coordinates48.6315, -116.8712
Distance from city3 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

21ID has no on-field report. Nearest reporting station: KSZT (23 NM SE, VFR).

KSZT Sandpoint Airport
23 NM SE
VFR
CYCG Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport
50 NM NW
VFR
KCOE Coeur D'Alene Airport - Pappy Boyington Field
52 NM S
VFR
KSFF Felts Field
60 NM S
VFR
KGEG Spokane International Airport
66 NM SW
VFR
KSKA Fairchild Air Force Base
69 NM SW
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY.
›FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗21ID on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 21ID have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 21ID. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 21ID have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 21ID. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 21ID?
21ID sits at 2,440 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 21ID?
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.