55H Atlanta Airport, Atlanta, ID

Before you fly into 55H

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

6,500'

MSL · field 5,500' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF 55H

55H does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSUN (FRIEDMAN MEML) · 40.9 NM away. Conditions at 55H may differ.

METAR · KSUN

Observed 03:47Z

KSUN 120347Z 35003KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3012

Wind: 350° @ 3 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 13°C / -1°C
Altimeter: 30.12 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 6,332 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

55H does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KSUN (FRIEDMAN MEML) · 40.9 NM away. Conditions at 55H may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 00:00Z–13 06:00Z

TAF KSUN 112320Z 1200/1306 13008KT P6SM SKC FM120300 32007KT P6SM SKC FM121600 15007KT P6SM SKC FM121900 26011G20KT P6SM SKC FM130400 31009KT P6SM SKC AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND 1205/1213

BASEVFR

12 00:00Z–12 03:00Z

Wind: 130° at 8 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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 NW
VFR sectional: SALT LAKE CITY
ARTCC: ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility: BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: IDAHO STATE-ITD/DIV OF AERONAUTICS
Phone: 208-334-8775
Address: BOX 7129, BOISE ID 83707-1129

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

350° · 3 kt

See full METAR & TAF

Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

55H · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

55H · CHART_SUPP

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$7.25

U76·Altitude Aviation Services·48.5 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.45

U76·Altitude Aviation Services·48.5 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$7.25atU76Altitude Aviation Services48.5 nm
Jet A$7.45atU76Altitude Aviation Services48.5 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

RCMDED FOR USE BY MT PROFICIENT PILOTS USING PROPER, HIGH PER ACFT. ARPT IS LCTD IN MTUS AREA; HIGH TIMBERED RIDGES ALL ARND ARPT. LTD MNVRG AREA. LAND RWY 34, DEP RWY 16. APCH ARPT FM THE SE (VALLEY/CITY) MAKING RIGHT BASE AND FINAL FOR RWY 16. BE AWARE OF NEARBY PVT LAZY H RANCH ARPT (.7 MI TO THE EAST) AND CK FOR TFC FOR INCRD SITUATIONAL AWARENESS. RCMD PILOTS REVIEW THE INFO PERTINENT TO THE OPRNS AT THE LAZY H ARPT.
DEPART WITH A RIGHT TURNOUT DOWN BOISE RIVER. ANNOUNCE INTENTIONS ON 122.9. NO GO-AROUND DUE TO RISING TERRAIN AND TREES.
NO WINTER MAINT.
GND VEHICLE TFC HAS ACES TO ARPT & RWY.
NO FONE AVBL AT ARPT. TOWN OF ATLANTA IS APRXLY 1 MI WALKING DIST FM ARPT; SOME SVCS AVBL IN TOWN.
FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.

Approach & departure obstructions

16RWY 16/34 EDGES & BOTH RWY ENDS THR MKD WITH W ROCKS.
16RISING TRRN WITH 80 FT - 100 FT TALL TREES STARTING AT 50 FT PAST THE END OF RWY.
1675 FT - 100 FT TREES AT 130 FT ON CNTRLN; +500 FT TIMBERED MT 1000 FT ON CNTRLN; 50 FT - 75 FT TREES AT 0 FT 100 FT LEFT.
34+60 FT TREE 250 FT 125 FT LEFT; +1000 FT TIMBERED RIDGE AT 5000 FT ON CNTRLN.

Other notes

PROVIDED ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE PROCEDURES, INCLUDING RECOMMENDED COMMUNICATIONS PROCEDURES, AS SPECIFIED IN THE GREENE/COOKE AGREEMENT BE PUBLISHED IN THE IDAHO AIRPORT DIRECTORY; A WARNING NOTE ABOUT THE CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE TWO AIRPORTS SHOULD BE PUBLISHED.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 55H

Answer card

ICAO: 55H
Name: ATLANTA
Location: ATLANTA, IDAHO
Elevation: 5,500 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 6,500 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 0
Longest runway: –
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 17°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 350° at 3 kt
Favored runway now: –

Atlanta Airport (55H) is in Atlanta, Idaho at 5,500 ft MSL. This is a mountain strip with no control tower and no published runways in the facts provided. The airport uses CTAF 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so verify the current Chart Supplement before you go. The field sits in tight terrain with high timbered ridges all around. The published remarks say it is recommended for mountain proficient pilots using proper high performance aircraft. They also note limited maneuvering room, no winter maintenance and no telephone at the airport. The town of Atlanta is about 1 mile away on foot, so some services may be available there. Published guidance also warns about the nearby private Lazy H Ranch airport 0.7 miles east. Check traffic carefully before arrival. Clearance delivery is handled through Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. The remarks also say ground vehicles have access to the airport and runway. Because the runway data in the facts is not listed, verify the current Chart Supplement and the airport operator before planning an arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at 55H Atlanta Airport?

The field elevation is 5,500 ft MSL. That matters here because the airport sits in mountainous terrain. Performance planning should be conservative.

Does 55H have any published runways?

No runways are listed in the facts provided. Verify the current Chart Supplement and the airport operator before planning an arrival.

Is there an ILS at Atlanta Airport, Idaho?

No ILS approaches are published in the facts provided. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before flight.

What is the pattern altitude at 55H?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. For this field, verify the current Chart Supplement before you fly in.

Is 55H towered or non-towered?

It is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.

What should a pilot know about terrain at Atlanta Airport?

The airport is surrounded by high timbered ridges with limited maneuvering area. The remarks also warn of rising terrain and trees near the runway ends. Plan a stable approach and be ready to go elsewhere if the approach is not right.

Are there any special arrival or departure notes for 55H?

Yes. The published remarks say to land on runway 34 and depart runway 16. They also call for approach from the southeast valley or city with a right base and final for runway 16. Depart with a right turnout down Boise River.

Is there fuel or an FBO on the field at Atlanta Airport?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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