UPPER LOON CREEK USFS (U72)
Challis, Idaho · Custer County · 26 miles NW of city
Airport information
FAA identifierU72
Elevation5500 ft MSL
Latitude44.59158° N
Longitude114.82314° W
Magnetic variation17E
Sectional chartGREAT FALLS
ARTCCSalt Lake City Center
Flight ServiceBoise
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1958/07
TowerNON-ATCT
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityBOI
AttendedUNATNDD
ManagerMiddle Fork Dist Ranger
Manager phone208-879-4101
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,500 × 75 ft | Turf-Dirt (good) | — |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 | — |
Airport remarks
- EXISTED PRIOR TO 31 DEC 1958.
- RECOMMENDED FOR EXPERIENCED MOUNTAIN PILOTS ONLY.
- TREES AND HIGH TRRN ON BOTH ENDS OF RWY 04/22, REQUIRES A STEEP APCH.
- NO WINTER MAINTENANCE.
- RWY 04/22 NUMEROUS ADDITIONAL OBSTNS ON APCH TO BOTH RWY ENDS.
- FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
- RCMD LAND RWY 22; TKOF RWY 04 WHEN WIND CONDS PMT.
- 04/22 EDGES & THRS MARKED WITH WHITE ROCKS.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
