ID48
Western Spur Airport
Athol, IdahoElevation 2,350 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
16/34
RWY 16
Traffic patternRight
RWY 34
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Western Spur Airport is in Athol, Idaho. Field elevation 2,350 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJOHNNY JOHNSON
Manager phone208-651-8768
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAID48
SectionalGREAT FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE
Flight service (AFSS)BOISE
RegionIdaho
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47.9288, -116.7110
Distance from city1 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›RY NOT PLOWED WINTER MONTHS.
›FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
›ACFT ARE TO OVERFLY THE ARPT AT 500 FT ABOVE THE PAT ALT OF 3,300 MSL TO DTRM WIND DRCTN. PROCD TO THE APROP PSN OVER THE RALIROAD TRACKS EITHER NORTH OR SOUTH OF THE ARPT. FLW THE RAILROAD TRACKS INBOUND TO THE FINAL APCH CRS TO LND.
›PROVIDED COORDINATION IS DONE WITH HENLEY ARPT DUE TO OVERLAPPING TFC PATS.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does ID48 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for ID48. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does ID48 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for ID48. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at ID48?
ID48 sits at 2,350 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for ID48?
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.