CHALLIS (KLLJ)
Challis, Idaho · Custer County · 1 miles NE of city
Airport information
FAA identifierLLJ
ICAO identifierKLLJ
Elevation5075.9 ft MSL
Latitude44.52361° N
Longitude114.21794° W
Magnetic variation12E
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Local
Based aircraft19
Planned development (2025–29)$2,383,334
Sectional chartGREAT FALLS
ARTCCSalt Lake City Center
Flight ServiceBoise
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1940/04
Fuel available100, A
TowerNON-ATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityLLJ
AttendedALL / MON-FRI / 0700-1700
ManagerCameron Davis
Manager phone(208) 833-4617
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 4,601 × 60 ft | Asphalt (excellent) | 17: P2L |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.8 | — |
| UNICOM | 122.8 | — |
| SALMON RCAG | 132.4 | — |
| SALMON RCAG | 338.3 | — |
Weather stations
- ASOS · 208-844-2785
Airport remarks
- ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
- BE ALERT HELICOPTER OPNS ADJACENT SOUTHEAST END OF ARPT.
- ASOS WX STN ON ARPT.
- ARPT LCTD IN HIGH MTN VALLEY.
- DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
- RWY 17/35 RECOMMEND LAND RWY 17; TKOF RWY 35 WHEN WND CONDITIONS PERMIT.
- FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
- RWY 17 PAPI UNUSBL BYD 7 DEGS RIGHT & LEFT OF CNTRLN: RWY 17 PAPI UNUSBL BYD 2.5 NM FM THR DUE TO TRRN.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
