85U
Soldier Bar US Forest Service Airport
Soldier Bar, IdahoElevation 4,190 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
07/25
RWY 07
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 25
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Soldier Bar US Forest Service Airport is in Soldier Bar, Idaho. Field elevation 4,190 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerPAYETTE FOREST AIR OFFICER
Manager phone208-634-0746
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA85U
SectionalGREAT FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)BOISE
RegionIdaho
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45.1045, -114.7994
Distance from city1 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.900
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›GO-AROUNDS NOT RECOMMENDED.
›RWY 7/25 HAS TWO BIG HUMPS ARND THE MID-FLD & TO THE W OF IT.
›WEST 1/3 OF RY HAS 4 DEG SLOPE DOWN TO THE NORTH.
›CABIN CREEK ARPT APPROX 7 MILES WEST UP BIG CREEK CANYON.
›ARPT ON BENCH 500 FT ABOVE BIG CREEK ON S SIDE.
›FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
›NO TELEPHONE AVBL AT ARPT.
›STEEP CANYON WALLS IN ALL DRCTNS.
›SHARP DOG LEG ON WEST 1/3 OF RY TO THE NORTH. LAND RY 25; TKOF RY 07.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 85U have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 85U. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 85U have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 85U. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 85U?
85U sits at 4,190 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 85U?
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.