52U

VFR

WEATHERBY USFS

ATLANTA · IDAHO

Elev
4,503'
Longest RWY
2,200'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 52U
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,503'
MSL · field 4,503' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 21
H/W +9 · X/W 14 kt R

METAR & TAF 52U

52U does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBOI (BOISE AIR TRML/GOWEN FLD) · 41.7 NM away. Conditions at 52U may differ.

METAR · KBOI

Observed 01:53Z

KBOI 280153Z AUTO 29017KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP140 T01281011
Wind
290° @ 17 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / -1°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
5,319 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
9 NM NW
VFR sectional
SALT LAKE CITY
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
COLIN GOOD-FIRE MGMT OFFICER-USFS
Address
3383 HWY 21 OR P.O.BOX 129, PO BOX 129, IDAHO CITY ID 83631

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
290° · 17 kt
RWY 21
215°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
14 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 21

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 21 · 215° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,503 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored35° / 215°2,200 ftTURF-DIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0340', tree, 0' from thr, 60' R of cntrln, slope 0
2180', tree, 20' from thr, 75' R of cntrln, slope 1

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
52U · 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 in the North River Canyon and is subject to local turbulence caused by the terrain configuration.Show FAA
  • Landing runway 03 and takeoff runway 21 are recommended when wind conditions allow.Show FAA
  • No telephone is available at the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • There is no winter maintenance.Show FAA
  • There are 2-foot ditches parallel to both sides of the runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03Runways 03 and 21 thresholds and edges are marked with painted rocks.Show FAA
  • 03Cataloged obstacles exceed a 45-degree slope: a 40-foot tree at zero feet 60 feet left is close to the left boundary marker at runway 03 end.Show FAA
  • 21There are 30-foot trees at 50 feet 80 feet left; a 15-foot road at zero feet 120 feet right; 40-foot trees at 350 feet on centerline; 30-foot trees at 250 feet 50 feet right; and a 1000-foot timbered ridge at 3500 feet on centerline.Show FAA
  • 03There are 60-foot trees in the approach 80 to 125 feet left and 100 to 500 feet from the end of runway; there is an 18-foot road at zero feet 105 feet left.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 1958.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 52U

Answer card
ICAO
52U
Name
WEATHERBY USFS
Location
ATLANTA, IDAHO
Elevation
4,503 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,503 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
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 17 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 21

WEATHERBY USFS (52U) sits near Atlanta, Idaho in North River Canyon. Field elevation is 4,503 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 03/21 is 2,200 ft long with a turf-dirt surface. No control tower is published. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light-piston pattern at about 5,503 ft MSL. The field is in terrain that can make the air rough. Published remarks call out local turbulence from the canyon. There are also 2-foot ditches parallel to both sides of the runway. Thresholds and edges on 03 and 21 are marked with painted rocks.

For a first-time arrival, plan for the elevation and the terrain. The airport is at high density altitude country. The published remarks also recommend landing runway 03 and taking off runway 21 when wind allows. No winter maintenance is provided. No telephone is available at the airport. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify current services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 52U?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. At 4,503 ft MSL field elevation, that is about 5,503 ft MSL for a standard light-piston pattern.
Does WEATHERBY USFS have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for 52U. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach or procedure changes before flight.
Is 52U towered?
No. The field has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9. Make your calls early in the pattern.
What runway should I plan to use at 52U?
Runway 03 is recommended for landing when wind conditions allow. Runway 21 is recommended for departure when wind conditions allow.
What is the longest runway at WEATHERBY USFS?
The only runway is 03/21. It is 2,200 ft long. The surface is turf-dirt.
What hazards should I expect at 52U?
Published remarks call out 2-foot ditches parallel to both sides of the runway. The airport is also in North River Canyon. Local turbulence from terrain is a real factor.
Are there any obstructions on the approach to 03 or 21?
Yes. For runway 03, published obstacles include trees in the approach. An 18-foot road is near the threshold area. For runway 21, published obstacles include trees, a road, a timbered ridge farther out on centerline.
Which FBOs are on the field at 52U?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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