U98
Idaho City US Forest Service Airport
Idaho City, IdahoElevation 3,920 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
04/22
RWY 04
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 22
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
Idaho City US Forest Service Airport is in Idaho City, Idaho. Field elevation 3,920 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCOLIN GOOD- FIRE MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Manager phone208-869-2525
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAU98
SectionalSALT LAKE CITY
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)BOISE
RegionIdaho
CountryUnited States
Coordinates43.8237, -115.8446
Distance from city1 NM SW
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
›USFS HELICOPTER OPNS DURING FIRE SEASON.
›WEST 700 FT OF RY IS TURF; REMAINDER IS GRVL.
›(A52) NMRS ADDNL TREES/OBSTNS ON APCHS TO RWY 04 & 22.
›FOR CD CTC BIG SKY APCH AT 208-364-5860/5861.
›RECOMMEND LAND RY 04; TKOFF RY 22; WHEN WIND CONDITIONS PERMIT.
›FIRST 900 FT OF RWY END 4 IS TURF; RMNG IS DIRT/GRVL MIX.
›04/22 EDGES & THRS MARKED WITH WHITE ROCK.
›70 FT TREES LCTD ON L SIDE OF RWY - ADJ TO RWY END BOUNDARY MKR.
›CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS 45 DEG SLP.
›ESTABD PRIOR TO 15 MAY 1959.
›NO WINTER MAINTENANCE.
›NO TELEPHONE AVBL AT ARPT.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does U98 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for U98. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does U98 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for U98. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at U98?
U98 sits at 3,920 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for U98?
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.