U46
Big Southern Butte Airport
Blackfoot, IdahoElevation 5,073 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
01/19
RWY 01
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 19
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
Big Southern Butte Airport is in Blackfoot, Idaho. Field elevation 5,073 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerIDAHO DIV OF AERONAUTICS
Manager phone208-334-8775
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAU46
SectionalSALT LAKE CITY
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)BOISE
RegionIdaho
CountryUnited States
Coordinates43.4325, -113.0556
Distance from city10 NM W
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
›01/19 EDGES & THLDS MKD WITH WHITE ROCK BOUNDARY MKRS (BMS).
›APRT LCTD IN DESOLATE AREA - NO SVCS AVBL.
›14 FT RD 150 FT ON EXTDD CNTRLN.
›FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
›EXISTED PRIOR TO 15 MAY 1959.
›LIVESTOCK ON & INVOF ARPT.
›RWY 01/19 SFC COND POOR DUE TO LIVESTOCK DMG, GND VEHICLES, RODENTS, & VEGETATION.
›RY 01/19 +1.5 FT BERM & -1 FT DITCH ADJACENT TO ENTIRE PERIMETER OF RY.
›NO WINTER MAINTENANCE.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does U46 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for U46. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does U46 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for U46. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at U46?
U46 sits at 5,073 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for U46?
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.