1DA

VFR

BIG BAR USFS

LUCILE · IDAHO

Elev
1,236'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:35Z
VFR sectional · 1DA
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Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,236'
MSL · field 1,236' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 1DA

1DA does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGIC (IDAHO COUNTY) · 29.9 NM away. Conditions at 1DA may differ.

METAR · KGIC

Observed 05:35Z

KGIC 280535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A2999 RMK AO1
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
3°C / 0°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
6 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
9 NM W
VFR sectional
SALT LAKE CITY
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRANDON CULLEY
Address
59973 DOWNS ROAD, LAGRANDE OR 97850

Flight service · Hours

FSS BOI
BOISE1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
1DA · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Wind indicator
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 not maintained during winter months; use at own risk.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 1DA

Answer card
ICAO
1DA
Name
BIG BAR USFS
Location
LUCILE, IDAHO
Elevation
1,236 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,236 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

BIG BAR USFS sits near Lucile, Idaho. Field elevation is 1,236 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts provided, so verify the current landing surface and usable area before you go. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard traffic pattern judgment for a light piston unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published remarks say the airport is not maintained during winter months. Use it at your own risk. That matters here because seasonal surface condition can change fast. The remarks also say to contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694 for clearance delivery.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Plan on self-sufficiency and confirm current airport status with the airport operator before arrival. With no runway data in the facts block, a first-time pilot should treat this as a field that needs extra preflight checking. Review the current Chart Supplement for any updates before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at BIG BAR USFS (1DA)?
The field elevation is 1,236 ft MSL. That is the number to use for your preflight performance planning.
Is there a runway listed at BIG BAR USFS?
No runways are listed in the facts provided. Verify the current landing surface and usable area with the airport operator before you plan an arrival.
Does BIG BAR USFS have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for this field. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any approach changes before flying in.
What is the pattern altitude at BIG BAR USFS?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the current Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern information before arrival.
Is BIG BAR USFS towered?
No. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.
What should I know about winter operations at BIG BAR USFS?
The published remarks say the airport is not maintained during winter months. Use it at your own risk and verify field conditions with the airport operator before you go.
Who handles clearance delivery for BIG BAR USFS?
The published remarks say to contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694 for clearance delivery. Confirm the current procedure before departure if you need an IFR clearance.
Are there any on-field FBOs at BIG BAR USFS?
No on-field FBOs are listed. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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