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US-1116

Cougar Ranch Airport

Challis, IdahoElevation 4,276 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,450 ft

02/20
Dimensions
1,400 x 20 ft
Surface
Dirt (fair)
RWY 0235°T
RWY 20215°T

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Cougar Ranch Airport is in Challis, Idaho. Field elevation 4,276 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerTOM CURET
Manager phone208 756 2271
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-1116
SectionalGREAT FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)BOISE
RegionIdaho
CountryUnited States
Coordinates44.7414, -114.9185
Distance from city33 NM NW
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

›RCMD LDG RWY 20 & TKOF RWY 02 IF WND CONDS ALLOW.
›RCMD FOR USE ONLY BY EXPERIENCED PILOTS. EARLY MRNG & LATE EVE OPS DURG SUMMER MONTHS.
›NO WINT MAINT.
›OWNER DESIRES AP BE CHARTED.
›BE AWARE OF INBD AND OBND TFC TO THE W AT NEIGHBORING MAHONEY CREEK USFS AIRPORT (0U3).
›RWY END HAS 150 FT OVRN FM BDRY MKRS & TRMTS WITH ABRUPT 125 FT DROP OFF DOWN TO RIVER.
›RWY 02/20 HAS A FAIR SFC COND, IT IS VERY SHRT (1400 FT) & THE LAST 200 FT(RWY END 02) HAS A DOG LEG TWD THE RIVER.
›RWY 02/20 THR EDGES MKD WITH W ROCK BNDRY MKRS.
›NON-STD SEGMENTED CRC.
›RWY 20 BE AWARE OF RISING TRRNN TO THE N - A +200 FT RIDGE LN AT 2250 FT ON CNTRLN.
›RWY 02 CTLG OBSTN IS 6 FT 4 X 4 IN WOOD POST AT 20 FT & 15 R.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗US-1116 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-1116 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-1116. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-1116 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-1116. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-1116?
US-1116 sits at 4,276 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-1116?
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.