1S7

VFR

SLATE CREEK

SLATE CREEK · IDAHO

Elev
1,660'
Longest RWY
2,600'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 1S7
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,660'
MSL · field 1,660' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 12
H/W +5 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF 1S7

1S7 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGIC (IDAHO COUNTY) · 18.0 NM away. Conditions at 1S7 may differ.

METAR · KGIC

Observed 04:15Z

KGIC 280415Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM BKN110 05/01 A2999 RMK AO1
Wind
160° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
5°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
772 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
3 NM NW
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
IDAHO DIV OF AERONAUTICS
Address
PO 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
160° · 5 kt
RWY 12
117°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 12

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 12 · 117° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,660 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored117° / 297°2,600 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1235', pline, 0' from thr, 105' R of cntrln, slope 0
3035', pline, 0' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 1

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
1S7 · 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
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

  • Runway 12 has an additional obstruction consisting of a 35-foot pole and guy wire at 10 feet, 100 feet left marked.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA
  • No winter maintenance is provided.Show FAA
  • No telephone is available at the airport.Show FAA
  • No line of sight between runway ends.Show FAA
  • A 35-foot power line runs along the northeast boundary of the airport and crosses over the tiedown area.Show FAA
  • Runway 12/30 has yellow and black warning panels installed on the fence on both runway thresholds.Show FAA
  • Runway 12 has a 3-foot fence at 35 feet on the centerline.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 12Runway 12/30 edges and thresholds are marked with white rock boundary markers.Show FAA
  • 30There is a 4-foot barbed-wire fence at 25 feet on the centerline marked at runway 30.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 · 1S7

Answer card
ICAO
1S7
Name
SLATE CREEK
Location
SLATE CREEK, IDAHO
Elevation
1,660 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,660 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 2,600 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
18°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 12

Slate Creek (1S7) sits in Slate Creek, Idaho at 1,660 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 12/30 is a 2,600 ft turf strip, so plan for short-field work and soft-field technique. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. The field has no on-field FBOs listed, so verify fuel and services with the airport operator before you go. Published remarks note no winter maintenance. There is also no telephone at the airport. That matters if you are planning a remote arrival.

Several obstructions are published on the runway. Runway 12 has a fence on the centerline near the threshold. Runway 30 has a barbed-wire fence near the threshold on the centerline. A power line runs along the northeast boundary and crosses over the tiedown area. There is also no line of sight between runway ends. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying in, especially if you want current obstruction, surface, or operating notes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Slate Creek (1S7)?
Slate Creek has one runway, 12/30. It is 2,600 ft long and surfaced with turf.
What is the field elevation at 1S7?
The field elevation is 1,660 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff roll, climb performance and density altitude planning.
Is Slate Creek towered or non-towered?
Slate Creek is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at Slate Creek?
Pattern altitude is not published. For a light piston, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any ILS approaches at 1S7?
No ILS approaches are published for Slate Creek. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before departure.
What runway hazards should I know about at Slate Creek?
Runway 12 has a 3-foot fence on the centerline about 35 feet from the threshold. Runway 30 has a 4-foot barbed-wire fence on the centerline about 25 feet from the threshold. A 35-foot pole and guy wire is also published near runway 12.
Is there fuel or an FBO on the field at 1S7?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
Can I get winter service or phone access at Slate Creek?
No winter maintenance is provided. No telephone is available at the airport, so plan your arrival with that in mind.

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