KLLJ · CHL
Challis Airport
Challis, IdahoElevation 5,072 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
17/35
RWY 17180°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 350°T
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
Challis Airport is in Challis, Idaho. Field elevation 5,072 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCAMERON DAVIS
Manager phone(208) 833-4617
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0700–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKLLJ / CHL
SectionalGREAT FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)BOISE
RegionIdaho
CountryUnited States
Coordinates44.5230, -114.2180
Distance from city1 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100 · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
119.275
ASOS
ASOS
128.05
SALT LAKE CITY CNTR
CNTR
122.6
BOISE RDO
RDO
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
›RWY 17 PAPI UNUSBL BYD 7 DEGS RIGHT & LEFT OF CNTRLN: RWY 17 PAPI UNUSBL BYD 2.5 NM FM THR DUE TO TRRN.
›BE ALERT HELICOPTER OPNS ADJACENT SOUTHEAST END OF ARPT.
›ASOS WX STN ON ARPT.
›ARPT LCTD IN HIGH MTN VALLEY.
›ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
›DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
›RWY 17/35 RECOMMEND LAND RWY 17; TKOF RWY 35 WHEN WND CONDITIONS PERMIT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KLLJ have a METAR?
Yes. KLLJ is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KLLJ have a TAF?
When KLLJ issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KLLJ?
KLLJ sits at 5,072 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KLLJ?
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.