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S81

Indian Creek US Forest Service Airport

Indian Creek, IdahoElevation 4,701 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 4,650 ft

04/22
Dimensions
4,650 x 40 ft
Surface
Dirt (good)
RWY 0455°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 22235°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

Indian Creek US Forest Service Airport is in Indian Creek, Idaho. Field elevation 4,701 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMIDDLE FORK DIST RANGER
Manager phone(208) 879-4102
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAS81
SectionalGREAT FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)BOISE
RegionIdaho
CountryUnited States
Coordinates44.7613, -115.1070
Distance from city0 NM NE
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

›SRNDD BY 40 - 70 FT TALL TREES IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE BDRY MKRS.
›RWY 04/22 EDGES & THRS MKD WITH W ROCKS; EDGE MKRS ARE 60 FT APART.
›30 FT USBL WID, RWY EDGE MKRS ARE 60 FT APART.
›390 FT SWY DIST PASSED THE BDRY MKRS. RIGHT HALF OF APCH BLOCKED BY 200 FT TIMBERED RIDGE 2000 FT ON CNTRLN.
›HAS +12 FT FENCE & TRRN 0 FT 60 FT LEFT; NMRS TREES TO 100 FT ON LEFT HALF OF APCH; +70 FT TREES 600 FT ON CNTRLN.
›FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
›TFC OBSNC VCY OF PISTOL CREEK ARPT LCTD 2.5 MILES UPSTREAM.
›BE ADVISED USFS RECMDS: WHEN DEPG UP OR DOWN STREAM REMAIN IN MAIN CANYON. DO NOT ATMT TO CLB OUT SIDE CANYONS.
›NO WINTER MAINT.
›ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
›RQRS A BIT OF A LEFT TURN/DOG LEG ON FINAL APCH DUE TO 70 - 100 FT TALL TREES CLOSE TO THE CNTRLN OF RWY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗S81 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does S81 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for S81. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does S81 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for S81. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at S81?
S81 sits at 4,701 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for S81?
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.