55H

VFR

ATLANTA

ATLANTA · IDAHO

Elev
5,500'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:47Z
VFR sectional · 55H
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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 00:47Z

KSUN 280047Z COR 36004KT 10SM BKN080 08/M08 A2990
Wind
360° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / -8°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
6,005 ft
Ceiling
8,000 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
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
Address
BOX 7129, BOISE ID 83707-1129

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
360° · 4 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
55H · 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

  • For clearance delivery contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • Depart with a right turnout down Boise River. Announce intentions on 122.9. No go-around due to rising terrain and trees.Show FAA
  • No telephone available at the airport. The town of Atlanta is approximately 1 mile walking distance from the airport; some services are available in town.Show FAA
  • No winter maintenance.Show FAA
  • Ground vehicle traffic has access to the airport and runway.Show FAA
  • This airport is recommended for use by mountain proficient pilots using proper, high performance aircraft. The airport is located in a mountainous area with high timbered ridges all around. There is limited maneuvering area. Land on runway 34 and depart runway 16. Approach the airport from the southeast valley or city making right base and final for runway 16. Be aware of the nearby private Lazy H Ranch airport 0.7 miles to the east and check for traffic to increase situational awareness. Pilots are recommended to review the information pertinent to operations at the Lazy H airport.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 16Runway 16/34 edges and both runway ends touchdown zones are marked with white rocks.Show FAA
  • 16Rising terrain with 80 foot to 100 foot tall trees starts at 50 feet past the end of runway 16.Show FAA
  • 16There are 75 foot to 100 foot trees at 130 feet on the centerline. There is a timbered mountain over 500 feet tall 1000 feet on the centerline. There are 50 foot to 75 foot trees at 0 feet and 100 feet to the left.Show FAA
  • 34There is a 60 foot tree 250 feet from the runway end and 125 feet to the left. There is a timbered ridge over 1000 feet tall at 5000 feet on the centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided arrival and departure procedures, including recommended communications procedures, as specified in the Greene/Cooke agreement, are published in the Idaho Airport Directory. A warning note about the close proximity of the two airports should be published.Show FAA

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
360° at 4 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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