50S

VFR

PARMA

PARMA · IDAHO

Elev
2,228'
Longest RWY
2,700'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 50S
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,228'
MSL · field 2,228' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +12 · X/W 8 kt L

METAR & TAF 50S

50S does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KONO (ONTARIO MUNI) · 14.8 NM away. Conditions at 50S may differ.

METAR · KONO

Observed 00:53Z

KONO 280053Z AUTO 28014KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND 27027/0030 SLP152 T01330006
Wind
280° @ 14 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,473 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
1 NM S
VFR sectional
SALT LAKE CITY
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRET LAIRD
Address
P O BOX 608, PARMA ID 83660

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
280° · 14 kt
RWY 30
298°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
8 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 298° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,228 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored118° / 298°2,700 ftASPH12 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1280', tree, 550' from thr, 160' R of cntrln, slope 6
303', fence, 200' from thr, 107' 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
50S · 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
Other services
AGRI,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
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

  • Runway 12 has numerous additional obstructions on approach including several commercial warehouse buildings, power lines, and trees.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Big Sky Approach at 208-364-5860 or 208-364-5861.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 12/30Recommended landing runway is 30; takeoff runway 12 when wind conditions permit.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 30There is a 3-foot fence located 199 feet from the runway end and 115 feet to the right.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 15 May 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 50S

Answer card
ICAO
50S
Name
PARMA
Location
PARMA, IDAHO
Elevation
2,228 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,228 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 2,700 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
280° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Parma Airport (50S) sits in Parma, Idaho. The field elevation is 2,228 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 2,700 ft asphalt, so this is a short local field rather than a place to plan on extra margin. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless local guidance says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. Runway 30 is the preferred landing runway when wind allows. Runway 12 is the takeoff runway when conditions permit. Runway 12 also has several approach obstructions, including warehouse buildings, power lines and trees. There is also a 3-foot fence near the runway end on the 30 side. That makes a careful look at winds, approach path and takeoff performance important before you go.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Verify services with the airport operator or call the field on CTAF before arrival. For clearance delivery, the Chart Supplement directs pilots to Big Sky Approach at 208-364-5860 or 208-364-5861. If you are planning a first visit, review the current Chart Supplement for any updated local procedures before you depart.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Parma Airport (50S)?
50S has one runway. It is 12/30 and it is 2,700 ft of asphalt. The longest runway is also 2,700 ft.
What is the field elevation at 50S Parma Airport?
The field elevation is 2,228 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff roll and climb performance, especially on warm days.
Is there a tower at Parma Airport (50S)?
No. Parma is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls and watch for local pattern work.
Does Parma Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 50S. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach options before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Parma Airport?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless local guidance says otherwise.
Which runway should I use at Parma Airport?
The published remark says runway 30 is the recommended landing runway when wind permits. It also says runway 12 is the recommended takeoff runway when conditions permit.
Are there obstructions on approach to runway 12 at 50S?
Yes. The published remarks call out commercial warehouse buildings, power lines and trees on the runway 12 approach. Plan that approach carefully. Verify current conditions before arrival.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Parma Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

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