1U3

VFR

MURPHY

MURPHY · IDAHO

Elev
2,855'
Longest RWY
2,500'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:35Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 1U3 MURPHY showing runway layout — runways 12/30
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
Calm
No wind component

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 01:35Z

KMAN 120135Z AUTO 10SM CLR 24/M04 A3002 RMK A01
Wind
Calm
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
24°C / -4°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
4,496 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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Calm
RWY 12
118°M
Head/Tail
Crosswind

Pattern entry · RWY 12

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 12 · 118° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,855 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30118° / 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 1U3 MURPHY in MURPHY, IDAHO, showing runways 12/30 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • NUMEROUS SIGNS TO +12' ON BOTH SIDES OF HIGHWAY ADJACENT TO RY.
  • RWY 30 HAS 40 FT PLINE & RISING TRRN AT 1670 FT ON CNTRLN.
  • FOR CD CTC BIG SKY APCH AT 208-364-5860/5861.

Runway surface & condition

  • 12/30RCMD LAND RY 12 TKOF RY 30 WHEN WIND COND PERMITS.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 12+3 FT FENCE 20 FT FM RY END 60 FT L; +10 FT ROAD 0' FM RY END 100 FT R; +6 FT SIGN AT 20 FT 80 FT R.
  • 30+17 FT RD 0 FT FM RY END 100 FT L; +10 FT ROAD AT 50 FT ON CNTRLN.
  • 12RWY NRS FADED & DFCLT TO SEE FM THE AIR.
  • 30RWY NRS FADED & DFCLT TO SEE FM THE AIR.
  • 12RWY END 12 HAS A 10 FT PVT DIRT ROAD GOING WI THE PRI SFC AREA.
  • 30RWY END 30 HAS 10 FT PVT DIRT ROAD GOING WI THE PRI SFC AREA.

Other notes

  • EXISTED PRIOR TO 4/2/59.
  • 2CTC SHERIFF'S OFC IN COURTHOUSE ACROSS HWY FM ARPT FOR ASSISTANCE

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
Calm / unavailable
Favored runway now

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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