2U8

VFR

THOMAS CREEK

STANLEY · IDAHO

Elev
4,415'
Longest RWY
2,100'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 2U8
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,415'
MSL · field 4,415' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 03
H/W +8 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF 2U8

2U8 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLLJ (CHALLIS) · 35.7 NM away. Conditions at 2U8 may differ.

METAR · KLLJ

Observed 00:55Z

KLLJ 280055Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM FEW080 OVC100 08/M10 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP114 T00831100
Wind
030° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / -10°C
Altimeter
29.88 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
4,684 ft
Ceiling
10,000 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
31 NM N
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ID 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
030° · 8 kt
RWY 03
025°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 03

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 03 · 025° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,415 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored25° / 205°2,100 ftTURF-DIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
03100', hill, 100' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 1
2125', tree, 150' from thr, 40' R of cntrln, slope 6

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
2U8 · 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

  • The airport is located on a plateau 100 to 150 feet above the river.Show FAA
  • Considerable air taxi operations occur mid to late summer.Show FAA
  • Runway 03 has a dog leg for the first 400 feet with a heading of 360 degrees.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • No winter maintenance is provided.Show FAA
  • Aircraft loading and unloading occurs at the south end of runway 21.Show FAA
  • Recommended landing runway is 21 and takeoff runway is 03; go-around is extremely difficult.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 03/21Usable runway width may vary from 75 feet to 100 feet.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 21Numerous tall trees are along the river on approach to runway 21.Show FAA
  • 03There is a 100-foot ridge 250 feet on the centerline at runway 03 end.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 · 2U8

Answer card
ICAO
2U8
Name
THOMAS CREEK
Location
STANLEY, IDAHO
Elevation
4,415 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,415 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
03/21 · 2,100 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
030° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 03

Thomas Creek Airport (2U8) sits near Stanley, Idaho at 4,415 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 03/21 is 2,100 ft long with a turf-dirt surface. 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 says otherwise. That puts the light-piston pattern at about 5,415 ft MSL. The field sits on a plateau 100 to 150 feet above the river. That matters on arrival and departure. The published remarks also call out numerous tall trees along the river on final to runway 21. Runway 03 has a dog leg for the first 400 feet with a heading of 360 degrees. A 100-foot ridge sits 250 feet on the centerline at the runway 03 end. Go-around is described as extremely difficult. No winter maintenance is provided.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go. Mid to late summer can bring considerable air taxi traffic. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. Aircraft loading and unloading occurs at the south end of runway 21. Plan this field with care. It is a short turf strip at elevation with terrain and obstacle issues on both ends.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Thomas Creek Airport (2U8)?
Thomas Creek has one runway, 03/21. It is 2,100 ft long with a turf-dirt surface.
What is the field elevation at 2U8?
The field elevation is 4,415 ft MSL. That elevation matters for performance planning, especially on a short turf strip.
Is there an ILS at Thomas Creek Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for 2U8. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at 2U8?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which runway should I use at Thomas Creek?
The published recommendation is runway 21 for landing and runway 03 for takeoff. The remarks also say go-around is extremely difficult, so brief the approach carefully.
Are there any runway 21 hazards at 2U8?
Yes. The remarks call out numerous tall trees along the river on approach to runway 21. The airport also sits on a plateau above the river, so expect a tighter visual picture.
What should I know about runway 03 at Thomas Creek?
Runway 03 has a dog leg for the first 400 ft with a heading of 360 degrees. There is also a 100-foot ridge 250 feet on the centerline at the runway 03 end.
Are there any FBOs on the field at 2U8?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

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