LOWER LOON CREEK (C53)
Challis, Idaho · Lemhi County · 30 miles SW of city
Airport information
FAA identifierC53
Elevation4200 ft MSL
Latitude44.80867° N
Longitude114.80866° W
Magnetic variation17E
Sectional chartGREAT FALLS
ARTCCSalt Lake City Center
Flight ServiceBoise
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1992/11
TowerNON-ATCT
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityBOI
AttendedUNATNDD
ManagerTom Curet
Manager phone208-756-2271
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 1,200 × 25 ft | Turf-Dirt (fair) | — |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 | — |
Airport remarks
- PROVIDED VFR OPS.
- ARPT LCTD ON A PLATEAU 50 FT TO 75 FT ABOVE THE RIVER.
- RY NOT MARKED.
- RECOMMEND LAND RY 16; DEPART RY 34 WHEN WIND CONDITIONS ALLOW.
- NO WINTER MAINT.
- STOCK AND BIG GAME ANIMALS INVOF RY.
- RODENT ACTIVITY ADJACENT BOTH SIDES OF RY.
- LCTD IN NARROW WINDING RIVER CANYON.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.

