4D2

VFR

HOODOO MEADOWS

SALMON · IDAHO

Elev
8,262'
Longest RWY
2,200'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:56Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 4D2 HOODOO MEADOWS showing runway layout — runways 03/21
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 4D2
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
9,262'
MSL · field 8,262' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 03
H/W +4 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF 4D2

4D2 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSMN (LEMHI COUNTY) · 29.0 NM away. Conditions at 4D2 may differ.

METAR · KSMN

Observed 23:56Z

KSMN 112356Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP145 T02280017 10233 20161 57024
Wind
350° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 2°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
11,093 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
30 NM W
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
IDAHO DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS
Address
1390 W GOWEN RD, BOISE ID 83705

Flight service · Hours

FSS BOI
BOISE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
350° · 7 kt
RWY 03
043°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 03

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 03 · 043° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 9,262 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored43° / 223°2,200 ftGRVL21 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0330', trees, 20' from thr, 80' R of cntrln, slope 0
2155', trees, 35' from thr, 60' 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 4D2 HOODOO MEADOWS in SALMON, IDAHO, showing runways 03/21 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
4D2 · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not 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

  • REQ USE ONLY BY MT PROFICIENT PILOTS.
  • CK ACFT PER FOR HIGH DENSITY ALT (DA).
  • NO WINTER MAINT.
  • REQ LAND RWY 3 AND TKOF RWY 21 IF WX CONDS ALLOW.
  • BE AWARE OF SOFT SPOT LCTG JUST PAST THE MID-FLD, RIGHT SIDE OF RWY 3, AND STUMPS LCT AT BOTH RWY ENDS.
  • AIRFIELD LCTD IN HIGH MT VALLEY & SRNDD BY TIMBERED, HIGH MT PEAKS. THIS IS THE HIGHEST ELEV BACKCOUNTRY AIRFIELD IN IDAHO - 8250 FT MSL.
  • OVERFLY THE AIRFIELD FST AND ENSURE NO WILDLIFE IS ON THE RWY.

Runway surface & condition

  • 03/21ACTUAL RWY DIMENSIONS ARE: 1900 FT X 55 FT.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03CTLG OBSTN IS A PATCH OF TREES 30 FT TALL AT 20 FT, 80 FT LEFT AND TREES 55 FT TALL AT 35 FT, 60 FT LEFT.

Other notes

  • 03/21DIRT & GRVL

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 4D2

Answer card
ICAO
4D2
Name
HOODOO MEADOWS
Location
SALMON, IDAHO
Elevation
8,262 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
9,262 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
03/21 · 2,200 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
350° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 03

Hoodoo Meadows is in Salmon, Idaho. The field elevation is 8,262 ft MSL. It has one runway. The listed runway is 03/21 at 2,200 ft, with actual runway dimensions published as 1,900 ft by 55 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. This is a high mountain valley field surrounded by timbered peaks. Density altitude is a real factor here. Performance planning matters before you launch.

The runway surface is dirt and gravel. Published remarks call out a soft spot just past midfield on the right side of runway 3. Stumps are also reported at both runway ends. Trees are charted near runway 03. The field is used only by mountain proficient pilots. There is no winter maintenance. The remarks also say to overfly the field fast and confirm the runway is clear of wildlife before landing. Landing is required on runway 3 and takeoff on runway 21 if weather allows. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Hoodoo Meadows (4D2)?
4D2 has one runway, 03/21. The listed length is 2,200 ft. Published remarks also say the actual runway dimensions are 1,900 ft by 55 ft.
Is there an ILS at 4D2 Hoodoo Meadows?
No ILS approaches are published for 4D2. Plan with current charted procedures and verify the latest approach options in the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.
What is the field elevation at Hoodoo Meadows?
The field elevation is 8,262 ft MSL. That makes density altitude planning important, especially on warm days or with a heavy load.
What is the pattern altitude at 4D2?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.
Which runway should I use at Hoodoo Meadows?
Published remarks say landing is required on runway 3 and takeoff on runway 21 if weather conditions allow. Check the current Chart Supplement and local conditions before you commit to that plan.
What hazards are on the runway at 4D2?
Published remarks warn of a soft spot just past midfield on the right side of runway 3. Stumps are also reported at both runway ends. Trees are charted near runway 03.
Is Hoodoo Meadows suitable for low-time pilots?
The published remarks say use is required only by mountain proficient pilots. The field sits in a high mountain valley with surrounding peaks. Performance and terrain awareness matter a lot.
Are there any FBOs on the field at 4D2?
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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