D28

VFR

TANGLEFOOT

CAVANAUGH BAY · IDAHO

Elev
2,438'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR12:55Z
VFR sectional · D28
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Before you fly into D28
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,438'
MSL · field 2,438' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF D28

D28 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSZT (SANDPOINT) · 18.0 NM away. Conditions at D28 may differ.

METAR · KSZT

Observed 12:55Z

KSZT 121255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 06/05 A3000 RMK AO2
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.00 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,844 ft
Ceiling
10,000 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
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LOEL FENWICK
Address
100 WATERBIRD LANDING, COOLIN ID 83821

Flight service · Hours

FSS BOI
BOISE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • APR-OCT · DAWN-DUSK

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
D28 · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • TIE DOWNS AVBL AT FLOATING DOCKS; ADDNL PKNG AVBL ON BEACH.
  • RECOMMEND LANDING SEAPLANE RY 15; DEPARTURE SEAPLANE RY 33- WHEN WINDS PERMIT.
  • CAVANAUGH BAY ARPT LCD ADJ S. LOOK OUT FOR TFC & ANNC INTNS ON CTAF.
  • RWY 15/33 +5' NO WAKE BUOY LOCATED IN LANDING AERA
  • FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.

Other notes

  • PRVDD ACFT OPERATING AT TANGLEFOOT SPB MONITOR 122.9 & ANNOUNCE INTENTIONS & ESTABLISH TFC PATTERNS THAT COINCIDE WITH CAVANAUGH BAY ARPT PATTERN.

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · D28

Answer card
ICAO
D28
Name
TANGLEFOOT
Location
CAVANAUGH BAY, IDAHO
Elevation
2,438 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,438 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
19°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Tanglefoot Airport (D28) sits in Cavanaugh Bay, Idaho. The field elevation is 2,438 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts for this airport. No tower is published, so use CTAF 122.9 and keep your scan tight. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. For this field, that puts the pattern at about 3,438 ft MSL. The magnetic variation is 19°.

This is a seaplane base environment. Published remarks say to monitor 122.9. They also say to announce intentions and build traffic patterns that match the nearby Cavanaugh Bay Airport pattern. The airport is adjacent to Cavanaugh Bay Airport on the south side. Watch for traffic in the area. Tie-downs are available at floating docks. Additional parking is available on the beach. Clearance delivery is handled through Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.

Published remarks also note a runway 15/33 seaplane operating area with a 5-foot no-wake buoy in the landing area. When winds permit, the remarks recommend landing runway 15 and departing runway 33. Plan for close traffic coordination here. Check the current Chart Supplement and coordinate on CTAF before you commit to the water.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at D28 Tanglefoot Airport?
The field elevation is 2,438 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially on warm days.
Is there a tower at Tanglefoot Airport?
No tower is published for D28. Use CTAF 122.9 and make your calls early and clearly.
What is the pattern altitude at D28?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 3,438 ft MSL here.
Does D28 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for D28. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What should I know about traffic at Tanglefoot Airport?
Published remarks say to monitor 122.9. They also say to announce intentions and match the Cavanaugh Bay Airport pattern. The airport sits adjacent south to Cavanaugh Bay Airport, so expect close traffic coordination.
Where do I tie down at D28?
Published remarks say tie-downs are available at floating docks. Additional parking is available on the beach.
What runway or water landing direction is recommended at D28?
The published remarks recommend landing runway 15 and departing runway 33 when winds permit. There is also a 5-foot no-wake buoy located in the landing area.
Who handles clearance delivery for Tanglefoot Airport?
Published remarks say to contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694 for clearance delivery. Verify the current procedure before departure if you need a clearance.

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