1S6

VFR

PRIEST RIVER MUNI

PRIEST RIVER · IDAHO

Elev
2,192.8'
Longest RWY
2,983'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 1S6
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,192.8'
MSL · field 2,192.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 01
H/W +6 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF 1S6

1S6 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSZT (SANDPOINT) · 15.4 NM away. Conditions at 1S6 may differ.

METAR · KSZT

Observed 05:35Z

KSZT 280535Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM OVC110 07/02 A2993 RMK AO2
Wind
010° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,747 ft
Ceiling
11,000 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
1 NM N
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAVE SCHUCK
Address
1101 AIRPORT WAY, SANDPOINT ID 83864

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
010° · 7 kt
RWY 01
016°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 01

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 01 · 016° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,193 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored16° / 196°2,983 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0185', tree, 1350' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 13
19100', trees, 650' from thr, 150' R of cntrln, slope 4

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
1S6 · 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
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

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

  • Night operations recommend landing runway 01 and departing runway 19.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activated low intensity runway lighting is controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 15 May 59.Show FAA
  • Tiedown chains are removed during winter.Show FAA
  • 01/19Irregular winter maintenance.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 1S6

Answer card
ICAO
1S6
Name
PRIEST RIVER MUNI
Location
PRIEST RIVER, IDAHO
Elevation
2,192.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,192.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01/19 · 2,983 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
19°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
010° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 01

Priest River Muni sits in Priest River, Idaho. The field elevation is 2,192.8 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 01/19 is 2,983 ft long on asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 3,192.8 ft MSL. Night ops call for runway 01 on landing and runway 19 on departure. The runway lights are low intensity and are activated on CTAF. Winter maintenance can be irregular. Tiedown chains are removed during winter, so plan your parking and securing accordingly.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival if you need fuel or ramp details. For clearance delivery, Seattle ARTCC is listed in the remarks. This is a non-towered field with a single short runway, so plan your performance carefully. The elevation is high enough that density altitude can matter on warm days. Check the current Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 1S6?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 3,192.8 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does Priest River Muni have a control tower?
No. 1S6 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
What runway is best for night operations at 1S6?
The published remark recommends landing runway 01 at night. It also recommends departing runway 19.
Is there an ILS at Priest River Muni?
No ILS approaches are published for 1S6. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you go.
What is the longest runway at 1S6?
Runway 01/19 is the only runway. It is 2,983 ft long and asphalt.
Which FBOs are on the field at Priest River Muni?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current fuel and service availability.
Are the runway lights at 1S6 pilot controlled?
Yes. The published remark says the low intensity runway lighting is activated on CTAF.
Are there any winter or surface issues pilots should know about at 1S6?
Yes. The remarks say winter maintenance can be irregular. They also say tiedown chains are removed during winter, so secure your aircraft plan accordingly.

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