0U2

VFR

COPPER BASIN

MACKAY · IDAHO

Elev
7,920'
Longest RWY
4,700'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:47Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 0U2
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
8,920'
MSL · field 7,920' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF 0U2

0U2 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSUN (FRIEDMAN MEML) · 27.0 NM away. Conditions at 0U2 may differ.

METAR · KSUN

Observed 21:47Z

KSUN 272147Z 30004KT 10SM BKN070 09/M07 A2987
Wind
300° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / -7°C
Altimeter
29.87 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
9,163 ft
Ceiling
7,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
12 NM SW
VFR sectional
SALT LAKE CITY
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DIV ADMIN
Address
P O BOX 7129, BOISE ID 83707-1129

Flight service · Hours

FSS BOI
BOISE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
300° · 4 kt
RWY 31
304°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 304° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 8,920 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored124° / 304°4,700 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1314', road, 0' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
0U2 · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • The airport is located in a high mountain valley surrounded by high mountains.Show FAA
  • Density altitude may exceed 10,000 feet during summer.Show FAA
  • There is a one-foot ditch adjacent to the edges of the runway.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • No winter maintenance is provided.Show FAA
  • Livestock and wildlife may be on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 13Runway 13/31 edges and thresholds are marked with white rocks.Show FAA
  • 13Runway 13 has additional obstructions including a five-foot fence at the threshold 105 feet right, a five-foot fence 60 feet from the threshold on the centerline, and a five-foot fence 20 feet from the threshold 50 feet right.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to December 31, 1958.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 0U2

Answer card
ICAO
0U2
Name
COPPER BASIN
Location
MACKAY, IDAHO
Elevation
7,920 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
8,920 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13/31 · 4,700 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Copper Basin Airport sits near Mackay, Idaho. The field elevation is 7,920 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 4,700 ft long and turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light piston pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. With the field sitting in a high mountain valley, density altitude is a real factor. The published remarks say it can exceed 10,000 ft in summer. Plan performance with that in mind.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival if you need current services. Published remarks also note livestock and wildlife may be on or near the airport. Runway 13 has fence obstructions near the threshold. The runway edges and thresholds are marked with white rocks. No winter maintenance is provided. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. This is a remote mountain strip with a turf surface. A first-time pilot should expect short-field judgment, terrain awareness and changing conditions on the ground.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Copper Basin Airport (0U2)?
0U2 has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 4,700 ft long and turf. The longest runway is 4,700 ft.
What is the field elevation at 0U2?
The field elevation is 7,920 ft MSL. That elevation can drive performance planning fast, especially in summer.
What is the pattern altitude at Copper Basin?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published pattern altitude before you fly in.
Does 0U2 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 0U2. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
Is Copper Basin Airport towered?
No. There is no control tower at 0U2. CTAF is 122.9.
What should I know about density altitude at 0U2?
The published remarks say density altitude may exceed 10,000 ft during summer. That is a major performance issue at a 7,920 ft field, so plan takeoff and climb performance carefully.
Are there runway obstructions at Copper Basin?
Yes. Published remarks note fence obstructions near the threshold on runway 13. The runway edges and thresholds are also marked with white rocks.
Is winter maintenance provided at 0U2?
No winter maintenance is provided. Check conditions with the airport operator before you go, especially after snow or freeze events.

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