C64

VFR

CAYUSE CREEK USFS

CAYUSE CREEK · IDAHO

Elev
3,505'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:53Z
VFR sectional · C64
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Before you fly into C64
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,505'
MSL · field 3,505' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF C64

C64 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMSO (MISSOULA MONTANA) · 43.1 NM away. Conditions at C64 may differ.

METAR · KMSO

Observed 04:53Z

KMSO 300453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M01 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP246 T00561006 $
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / -1°C
Altimeter
30.23 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,882 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
0 NM N
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ANDREW SKOWLAND
Address
12730 HWY 12, OROFINO ID 83544

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
Calm

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
C64 · 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
  • Not published
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 Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA
  • Recommended landing runway 22 and runway 04 if weather allows.Show FAA
  • No winter maintenance.Show FAA
  • Trees on approach both ends.Show FAA
  • Recommended for use only to experienced pilots with early morning and late evening operations during summer months.Show FAA
  • Big game animals and stock on and in vicinity of runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 22Runway thresholds marked with concrete T.Show FAA
  • 04Runway thresholds marked with concrete bar.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided visual flight rules operations.Show FAA
  • Airport located 4 miles south of old Kelly Creek Ranger Station.Show FAA
  • Nonstandard segmented circle.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · C64

Answer card
ICAO
C64
Name
CAYUSE CREEK USFS
Location
CAYUSE CREEK, IDAHO
Elevation
3,505 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,505 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
18°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Cayuse Creek USFS (C64) is in Cayuse Creek, Idaho. The field elevation is 3,505 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts provided, so verify the current Chart Supplement before planning a landing. This is an uncontrolled field with CTAF 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The published remarks matter here. Trees are on approach at both ends. The airport is recommended only for experienced pilots. Early morning or late evening use is suggested in summer. The Chart Supplement also notes no winter maintenance. Big game animals and stock may be on or near the runway area. Threshold markings are unusual, with concrete bars and concrete T markings called out in the remarks. The airport is also described as providing VFR operations.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL only as a placeholder for light piston planning. Then verify the current pattern altitude before flight. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694. The airport sits about 4 miles south of the old Kelly Creek Ranger Station. Expect a backcountry-style arrival. Check terrain, density altitude and surface condition before you go. There are no on-field FBOs listed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at C64?
The field elevation is 3,505 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning and density altitude, especially in summer.
Are there any runways published at Cayuse Creek USFS?
No runways are listed in the facts provided. Verify the current Chart Supplement before you plan a landing there.
Is C64 towered or uncontrolled?
It is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and make your position reports as needed.
Does C64 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published. Plan for VFR only and verify current approach data in the Chart Supplement.
What is the pattern altitude at C64?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL only as a placeholder for light piston planning. Then verify the current published value before arrival.
Which runway should I use at Cayuse Creek USFS?
The published remarks recommend runway 22 and runway 04 if weather allows. Trees are on approach at both ends. Confirm the current runway condition before committing.
Are there any special operating concerns at C64?
Yes. The remarks call out trees on both approaches, no winter maintenance and big game animals or stock on and near the runway. It is recommended only for experienced pilots.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at C64?
The published remarks say to contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694 for clearance delivery. If you need current local operating details, call the airport operator directly.

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