1U3

VFR

MURPHY

MURPHY · IDAHO

Elev
2,855'
Longest RWY
2,500'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 1U3
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,855'
MSL · field 2,855' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +13 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF 1U3

1U3 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMAN (NAMPA MUNI) · 22.0 NM away. Conditions at 1U3 may differ.

METAR · KMAN

Observed 23:55Z

KMAN 272355Z AUTO 29014KT 250V310 10SM FEW065 FEW070 FEW090 16/M02 A2993 RMK A01
Wind
290° @ 14 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / -2°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
3,648 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
0 NM E
VFR sectional
SALT LAKE CITY
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JIM DESMOND
Address
2773 N HAVEN, EAGLE ID 83616

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

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290° · 14 kt
RWY 30
298°M
Head/Tail
+13 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 298° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,855 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored118° / 298°2,500 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1217', road, 200' from thr, 85' R of cntrln, slope 0
3017', road, 200' from thr, 90' 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
1U3 · 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
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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Big Sky Approach at 208-364-5860 or 208-364-5861.Show FAA
  • Runway 30 has a 40-foot power line and rising terrain at 1670 feet on the centerline.Show FAA
  • Numerous signs are more than 12 feet tall on both sides of the highway adjacent to the runway.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 12/30Recommended landing runway is 12 and takeoff runway is 30 when wind conditions permit.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 30There is a 17-foot road zero feet from the runway end 100 feet left; a 10-foot road is at 50 feet on the centerline.Show FAA
  • 12There is a 3-foot fence 20 feet from the runway end 60 feet left; a 10-foot road zero feet from the runway end 100 feet right; a 6-foot sign at 20 feet 80 feet right.Show FAA
  • 12Runway numbers are faded and difficult to see from the air.Show FAA
  • 30Runway numbers are faded and difficult to see from the air.Show FAA
  • 30Runway end 30 has a 10-foot private dirt road going within the primary surface area.Show FAA
  • 12Runway end 12 has a 10-foot private dirt road going within the primary surface area.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This condition existed prior to April 2, 1959.Show FAA
  • 2Contact the sheriff's office in the courthouse across the highway from the airport for assistance.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 1U3

Answer card
ICAO
1U3
Name
MURPHY
Location
MURPHY, IDAHO
Elevation
2,855 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,855 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 2,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Murphy Airport sits in Murphy, Idaho. The field elevation is 2,855 ft MSL. It has one runway, 12/30. The longest runway is 2,500 ft of asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. For this field, that puts pattern altitude at about 3,855 ft MSL. The published remarks matter here. Runway 12 is the recommended landing runway when wind allows. Runway 30 is the recommended takeoff runway when wind allows. The runway environment has several close-in obstructions. There are roads near both ends. Runway 30 also has a power line and rising terrain on centerline. The runway numbers are faded and hard to pick out from the air. Clearance delivery is handled through Big Sky Approach by phone. For ground help, the sheriff’s office is across the highway from the airport. No on-field FBOs are listed. Verify fuel and services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 1U3 Murphy Airport?
Murphy has one runway, 12/30. The longest runway is 2,500 ft.
Is there a control tower at Murphy Airport (1U3)?
No. Murphy is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.
Does 1U3 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for Murphy. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at Murphy Airport?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 3,855 ft MSL at this field.
Which runway should I plan to use at Murphy?
The published remark says runway 12 is the recommended landing runway when wind conditions permit. Runway 30 is the recommended takeoff runway when wind conditions permit.
What runway hazards should I know about at 1U3?
The runway environment has close-in roads near both ends. Runway 30 also has a 40-foot power line and rising terrain on centerline. The runway numbers are faded and hard to see from the air.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at Murphy Airport?
For clearance delivery, contact Big Sky Approach at 208-364-5860 or 208-364-5861. For local assistance, the sheriff’s office is in the courthouse across the highway from the airport.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Murphy Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current FBO availability.

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