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U53

Henry's Lake Airport

Island Park, IdahoElevation 6,596 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 4,600 ft

06/24
Dimensions
4,600 x 170 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 06
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 24
Traffic patternRight

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Henry's Lake Airport is in Island Park, Idaho. Field elevation 6,596 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDIV ADMIN
Manager phone208-334-8775
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAU53
SectionalGREAT FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)BOISE
RegionIdaho
CountryUnited States
Coordinates44.6344, -111.3453
Distance from city3 NM SE
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

›+4 FT FENCE 20 FT ON CNTRLN.
›06/24 EDGES & THRS MARKED WITH WHITE ROCKS.
›FST 700 FT OF RWY 6 IS ROUGH DUE TO UNEVEN SFC/BUNCH GRASS AND RODENT ACTIVITY.
›FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
›RECOMMEND LAND RWY 06 TAKEOFF RWY 24 WHEN WIND CONDITIONS ALLOW.
›LIVESTOCK & BIG GAME ANIMALS HAVE ACCESS TO RY DURING FALL, WINTER & SPRING; DO NOT LEAVE ACFT UNATNDD DURING THESE SEASONS.
›NO WINTER MAINTENANCE.
›ESTABD PRIOR TO 15 MAY 1959.
›4 FT BARB WIRE FENCE AT 0 FT, 90 FT RIGHT.
›4 FT BARB WIRE FENCE SRNDS RWY 6 ON ALL SIDES, 90 FT LEFT & RIGHT, 20 FT ON CNTRLN.
›HAS +1200 FT MT 4500 FT ON CNTRLN; +10 FT ROAD 140 FT ON CNTRLN.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗U53 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does U53 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for U53. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does U53 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for U53. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at U53?
U53 sits at 6,596 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for U53?
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.