I45

VFR

WAPSHILLA

WINCHESTER · IDAHO

Elev
1,415'
Longest RWY
1,026'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into I45
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,415'
MSL · field 1,415' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 15
H/W +5 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF I45

I45 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGIC (IDAHO COUNTY) · 26.7 NM away. Conditions at I45 may differ.

METAR · KGIC

Observed 04:15Z

KGIC 280415Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM BKN110 05/01 A2999 RMK AO1
Wind
160° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
5°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
468 ft
Ceiling
11,000 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
19 NM SSW
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
BOI

Airport manager

Name
DON JENKINS
Address
3316 16TH ST, LEWISTON ID 83501

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
160° · 5 kt
RWY 15
168°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 15

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 15 · 168° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,415 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored168° / 348°1,026 ftTURF-DIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1510', bldg, 75' from thr, 20' R of cntrln, slope 7
3325', tree, 25' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 1

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
I45 · 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

  • The runway is very short with a 10 percent slope. Runway 33 elevation is 1317 feet and runway 15 elevation is 1415 feet.Show FAA
  • This is a one-way airstrip. Land on runway 33 and take off from runway 15.Show FAA
  • Use at your own risk.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERManager contact email is don.jenkins@idfg.idaho.gov.Show FAA
  • OWNEROwner is Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Email: idfgcommission@idfg.idaho.gov.Show FAA
  • 15/33Runway 15/33 surface condition is fair.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · I45

Answer card
ICAO
I45
Name
WAPSHILLA
Location
WINCHESTER, IDAHO
Elevation
1,415 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,415 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
15/33 · 1,026 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 15

Wapshilla Airport (I45) is in Winchester, Idaho. Field elevation is 1,415 ft MSL. It has one runway. The longest runway is 15/33 at 1,026 ft on turf-dirt. This is a non-towered field. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the current Chart Supplement before you go. The remarks matter here. The runway surface condition is listed as fair. The strip is very short. It also has a 10 percent slope. This is a one-way airstrip. Land on runway 33. Take off from runway 15. Runway 33 sits at 1,317 ft. Runway 15 sits at 1,415 ft.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Plan on self-sufficiency and verify current field status with the airport operator before arrival. The owner is the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. The manager contact is also published in the Chart Supplement. For a first visit, treat this as a short, sloped backcountry-style strip. Check weight, performance and go-around options carefully. Verify the current Chart Supplement for any other operating notes before you fly in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway layout at Wapshilla (I45)?
I45 has one runway, 15/33. It is 1,026 ft long and surfaced turf-dirt.
Is Wapshilla a towered airport?
No. Wapshilla is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.
What is the field elevation at I45?
Field elevation is 1,415 ft MSL.
Does Wapshilla have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for I45. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before flying in.
What is the pattern altitude at Wapshilla?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the current Chart Supplement before arrival.
Is Wapshilla a one-way strip?
Yes. The published remarks say to land on runway 33 and take off from runway 15.
What should I know about runway condition at I45?
The published remarks say the runway surface condition is fair. They also note a 10 percent slope. Performance planning matters.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Wapshilla?
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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