2U5

VFR

SHEARER /USFS/

SHEARER · IDAHO

Elev
2,634'
Longest RWY
2,000'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:55Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 2U5
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,634'
MSL · field 2,634' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +12 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF 2U5

2U5 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHRF (RAVALLI COUNTY) · 33.9 NM away. Conditions at 2U5 may differ.

METAR · KHRF

Observed 23:55Z

KHRF 272355Z AUTO 01012KT 10SM FEW055 BKN095 08/M00 A2994 RMK AO2
Wind
010° @ 12 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 0°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,401 ft
Ceiling
9,500 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
0 NM S
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
NEZPERCE FOREST AIR OFFICER
Address
104 AIRPORT RD, GRANGEVILLE ID 83530

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° · 12 kt
RWY 36
003°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 003° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,634 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored183° / 3°2,000 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18500', hill, 1750' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 3
3685', trees, 200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 2

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
2U5 · 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
  • Not published
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

  • Big game animals are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • The runway may be soft in spring and late fall.Show FAA
  • Located in a narrow winding river canyon.Show FAA
  • There is a blind approach to runway 18. Before landing or takeoff, call on frequency 122.9 and monitor the same frequency.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • Inexperienced pilots should use the airport for emergencies only. Early morning or late evening operations during summer are recommended.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36It is recommended to land on runway 18 and take off from runway 36.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to May 15, 1959.Show FAA
  • 18/36The first 300 feet of runway 18 is rough with tall grass.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 2U5

Answer card
ICAO
2U5
Name
SHEARER /USFS/
Location
SHEARER, IDAHO
Elevation
2,634 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,634 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 2,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
18°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
010° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

SHEARER /USFS/ sits in Shearer, Idaho at 2,634 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, which is 2,000 ft long and turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

This is a canyon field. The published remarks say it is in a narrow winding river canyon. Big game animals are also on and near the airport. The runway may be soft in spring and late fall. The first 300 ft of runway 18 is rough with tall grass. The remarks also recommend landing on runway 18 and taking off from runway 36. There is a blind approach to runway 18, so call on 122.9 before landing or takeoff and monitor the same frequency.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone if you need current services. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. Inexperienced pilots should treat this as an emergency-use field only. Summer early morning or late evening operations are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at 2U5 and how long is it?
2U5 has one runway, 18/36. It is 2,000 ft long and turf.
Is there a control tower at SHEARER /USFS/ (2U5)?
No. 2U5 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic.
What is the pattern altitude at 2U5?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current Chart Supplement before flight. If you are operating a light piston and no other guidance is published, standard practice is 1,000 ft AGL.
Does 2U5 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 2U5. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other approach data before you go.
Which way should I land and depart at SHEARER /USFS/?
The published remark recommends landing on runway 18 and taking off from runway 36. There is also a blind approach to runway 18, so make your calls on 122.9 and keep a sharp lookout.
What should I know about terrain and wildlife at 2U5?
The airport is in a narrow winding river canyon. Big game animals are on and near the airport, so plan for extra vigilance on the ground and in the pattern.
Are there any runway surface concerns at 2U5?
Yes. The runway may be soft in spring and late fall. The first 300 ft of runway 18 is rough with tall grass.
Are there any FBOs on the field at SHEARER /USFS/?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current service availability.

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