3U2

VFR

JOHNSON CREEK

YELLOW PINE · IDAHO

Elev
4,960'
Longest RWY
3,400'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:51Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3U2
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,960'
MSL · field 4,960' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +3 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF 3U2

3U2 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMYL (MC CALL MUNI) · 26.2 NM away. Conditions at 3U2 may differ.

METAR · KMYL

Observed 03:51Z

KMYL 280351Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM BKN046 OVC070 03/M01 A2999 RMK AO2 RAB12E24 SLP165 P0000 T00331011
Wind
070° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
3°C / -1°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
4,624 ft
Ceiling
4,600 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 S
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DIVISION ADMIN
Address
BOX 7129, BOISE ID 83707-1129

Flight service · Hours

FSS BOI
BOISE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • JUN-AUG · THU-MON · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
070° · 6 kt
RWY 35
355°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 355° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,960 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored175° / 355°3,400 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1740', trees, 25' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 0
354', fence, 0' from thr, 100' 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
3U2 · 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
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

  • Terrain caution: 1500 foot ridge at 4000 feet, 400 feet right north of runway 17.Show FAA
  • An additional 100 feet of length is available for takeoff on runway 35 end.Show FAA
  • Be alert for sprinklers on the runway.Show FAA
  • Special considerations should be given to density altitude, turbulence, and mountain flying proficiency.Show FAA
  • Numerous trees over 60 feet tall are adjacent to each side of the runway.Show FAA
  • Big game animals are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Recommend landing runway 17 and takeoff runway 35 when wind conditions allow.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • No winter maintenance.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 17Runways 17 and 35 edges and thresholds are marked with white rock boundary markers.Show FAA
  • 17Runway 17 has a 900 foot ridge 4000 feet on centerline; 4 foot fence 115 feet on centerline plus 30 to 60 foot trees 600 feet on centerline.Show FAA
  • 35Runway 35 has terrain over 110 feet and a house 560 feet, 50 feet left, 90 feet terrain and trees 450 feet on centerline; 60 feet trees 330 feet on centerline; 20 feet tree at 100 feet on centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to October 1959.Show FAA
  • There is a half segmented circle.Show FAA
  • 1Caretaker in attendance during summer months.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3U2

Answer card
ICAO
3U2
Name
JOHNSON CREEK
Location
YELLOW PINE, IDAHO
Elevation
4,960 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,960 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 3,400 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
070° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Johnson Creek (3U2) sits near Yellow Pine, Idaho. The field elevation is 4,960 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 3,400 ft of turf. An extra 100 ft is available for takeoff from the runway 35 end. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 5,960 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. The published remarks matter here. Big game animals are a known hazard. Sprinklers may be on the runway. Terrain is close in. There is a ridge north of runway 17, plus trees and other obstructions near both ends. The airport also sits in mountain country, so density altitude, turbulence and mountain flying skill deserve attention.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Plan on self-sufficiency and verify current services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go. The runway edges and thresholds are marked with white rock boundary markers. Published guidance recommends landing runway 17 and taking off runway 35 when wind allows. That is useful local advice for a first visit, especially with the terrain and obstacle picture here.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Johnson Creek (3U2)?
Johnson Creek has one runway. It is runway 17/35 and it is 3,400 ft long with a turf surface.
What is the field elevation at 3U2?
The field elevation is 4,960 ft MSL. That matters here because density altitude can climb fast in warm weather.
Is there a tower at Johnson Creek?
No. Johnson Creek is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.
Does Johnson Creek have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 3U2. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest instrument data before you plan the trip.
What is the pattern altitude at Johnson Creek?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 5,960 ft MSL based on the field elevation.
Which way should I land and depart at Johnson Creek?
Published remarks recommend landing runway 17 and taking off runway 35 when wind conditions allow. That lines up with the local terrain and obstacle picture.
What hazards should I expect at 3U2?
Expect wildlife, sprinklers on the runway and close-in terrain. The remarks also call out ridges, trees, a fence and a house near the runway environment.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Johnson Creek?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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