D47

VFR

COUGAR RANCH

CHALLIS · IDAHO

Elev
4,277'
Longest RWY
1,400'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into D47
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,277'
MSL · field 4,277' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 02
H/W +2 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF D47

D47 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLLJ (CHALLIS) · 32.7 NM away. Conditions at D47 may differ.

METAR · KLLJ

Observed 23:55Z

KLLJ 272355Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM FEW085 09/M11 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP111 60000 T00891111 10100 20044 56004
Wind
330° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / -11°C
Altimeter
29.87 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
4,645 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
33 NM NW
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TOM CURET
Address
99 HIGHWAY 93 N, SALMON ID 83467

Flight service · Hours

FSS BOI
BOISE1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
330° · 4 kt
RWY 02
035°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 02

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 02 · 035° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,277 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored35° / 215°1,400 ftDIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
026', other, 20' from thr, 15' R of cntrln, slope 3
2065', tree, 550' from thr, 150' R of cntrln, slope 8

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
D47 · 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
  • Not 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

  • The owner desires the airport be charted.Show FAA
  • Recommended for use only by experienced pilots. Early morning and late evening operations occur during summer months.Show FAA
  • Recommended landing runway 20 and takeoff runway 02 if wind conditions allow.Show FAA
  • No winter maintenance.Show FAA
  • Be aware of inbound and outbound traffic to the west at neighboring Mahoney Creek USFS Airport 0U3.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 20Runway end 20 has 150 feet of overrun from boundary markers and terminations with an abrupt 125 foot drop off down to the river.Show FAA
  • 02Runway 02/20 threshold edges are marked with white rock boundary markers.Show FAA
  • 20Runway 20, be aware of rising terrain to the north. A plus 200 foot ridge line is located at 2250 feet on centerline.Show FAA
  • 02Runway 02 cataloged obstruction is a 6 foot 4 inch by 4 inch wood post at 20 feet and 15 right.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Non-standard segmented circle.Show FAA
  • 02/20Runway 02/20 has a fair surface condition. It is very short at 1400 feet and the last 200 feet of runway end 02 has a dog leg toward the river.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · D47

Answer card
ICAO
D47
Name
COUGAR RANCH
Location
CHALLIS, IDAHO
Elevation
4,277 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,277 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 1,400 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
330° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 02

Cougar Ranch (D47) is in Challis, Idaho. The field elevation is 4,277 ft MSL. It has one runway, 02/20, which is 1,400 ft long and surfaced with dirt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. This is a short backcountry-style strip. The published remarks say it is recommended for experienced pilots only. Summer traffic can be active in the early morning and late evening. Runway 20 is the preferred landing runway if wind allows. Runway 02 is the preferred departure runway if wind allows.

The runway has some specific hazards. Runway 20 has 150 ft of overrun from the boundary markers. There is then an abrupt 125 ft drop to the river. Runway 20 also has rising terrain to the north. A ridge line about 200 ft high is located 2,250 ft on centerline. Runway 02 has a wood post obstruction 20 ft high and 15 ft right of centerline. The last 200 ft of runway 02 has a dog leg toward the river. There is no winter maintenance. No on-field FBOs are listed. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and call the airport operator before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Cougar Ranch (D47)?
D47 has one runway. It is 02/20 and it is 1,400 ft long. The surface is dirt.
What is the pattern altitude at D47?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Cougar Ranch have a tower or published ILS approaches?
There is no control tower at D47. No ILS approaches are published.
What should I know before landing runway 20 at Cougar Ranch?
Runway 20 is the recommended landing runway if wind allows. The end has 150 ft of overrun from the boundary markers, then an abrupt 125 ft drop to the river. There is also rising terrain to the north.
What should I know before departing runway 02 at Cougar Ranch?
Runway 02 is the recommended departure runway if wind allows. The last 200 ft of runway 02 has a dog leg toward the river. There is also a 6 ft 4 in wood post 20 ft high and 15 ft right of centerline.
Is Cougar Ranch suitable for low-time pilots?
The published remarks say it is recommended for use only by experienced pilots. The runway is short at 1,400 ft. There is no winter maintenance.
What frequency do I use at Cougar Ranch?
CTAF is 122.9. Use standard self-announce procedures and watch for traffic, especially with nearby Mahoney Creek USFS Airport 0U3 to the west.
Are there any FBOs on the field at D47?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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