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U51

Bancroft Municipal Airport

Bancroft, IdahoElevation 5,435 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,280 ft

07/25
Dimensions
3,280 x 30 ft
Surface
Gravel (fair)
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

Bancroft Municipal Airport is in Bancroft, Idaho. Field elevation 5,435 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerGEORGE HULSE
Manager phone(208) 221-9522
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAU51
SectionalSALT LAKE CITY
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)BOISE
RegionIdaho
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.7208, -111.8670
Distance from city1 NM E
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

›RWY 7/25 25: FARM ROAD PARL TO RWY AT 125 FT L OF RWY.
›ESTABD PRIOR TO 15 MAY 1959.
›FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
›CTN: UNMKD TURF LDG AREA LCTD PERPENDICULAR & SE/ADJ TO RWY END 25.
›NO WINTER MAINTENANCE.
›RWY 7/25 07: FARM ROAD PARL TO RWY AT 125 FT R OF RWY.
›ADDNL OBST; +70 FT PWR LINE (MKD) AT 800 FT ON CNTRLN.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗U51 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does U51 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for U51. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does U51 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for U51. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at U51?
U51 sits at 5,435 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for U51?
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.