ID8

VFR

MARBLE CREEK

CHALLIS · IDAHO

Elev
4,685'
Longest RWY
1,160'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:55Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into ID8
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,685'
MSL · field 4,685' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 04
H/W +8 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF ID8

ID8 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLLJ (CHALLIS) · 36.0 NM away. Conditions at ID8 may differ.

METAR · KLLJ

Observed 00:55Z

KLLJ 280055Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM FEW080 OVC100 08/M10 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP114 T00831100
Wind
030° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / -10°C
Altimeter
29.88 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
5,019 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
36 NM WNW
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RYAN HILTON
Address
99 HWY 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
030° · 8 kt
RWY 04
038°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 04

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 04 · 038° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,685 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored38° / 218°1,160 ftDIRT-TURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0450', hill, 600' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 12
2230', trees, 200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 6

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
ID8 · 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

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 airport is in a canyon with timbered high mountain terrain in all quadrants.Show FAA
  • High density altitude; early morning and late evening operations are recommended during summer months. Contact the airport manager.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 1-801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • Winter maintenance is not available.Show FAA
  • Use at your own risk; the runway is short and challenging. Operations by environmentally equipped, experienced, and trained backcountry pilots are recommended.Show FAA
  • Wildlife and livestock are on and in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22Terrain and trees are in the approach area at both ends of the runway.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 04/22The first 400 feet at the northeast end of the runway is soft sand.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · ID8

Answer card
ICAO
ID8
Name
MARBLE CREEK
Location
CHALLIS, IDAHO
Elevation
4,685 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,685 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
04/22 · 1,160 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
030° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 04

Marble Creek Airport (ID8) is near Challis, Idaho. The field elevation is 4,685 ft MSL. It has one runway, 04/22, which is 1,160 ft long and surfaced with dirt-turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. This is a canyon airport with timbered high mountain terrain in all quadrants. The runway is short. Terrain and trees are in the approach area at both ends. The first 400 ft at the northeast end of the runway is soft sand. Wildlife and livestock may be on or near the runway.

High density altitude is a real factor here. Summer departures and arrivals are better planned for early morning or late evening. The airport is recommended for experienced backcountry pilots with well-equipped aircraft. Winter maintenance is not available. There are no on-field FBOs listed. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 1-801-320-2568.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Marble Creek Airport (ID8)?
ID8 has one runway, 04/22. It is 1,160 ft long and dirt-turf.
Is there a tower at Marble Creek Airport?
No. Marble Creek is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.
Does Marble Creek Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for ID8. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated approach information before you go.
What is the field elevation at ID8?
The field elevation is 4,685 ft MSL. That matters here because density altitude can be a major performance factor.
What is the pattern altitude at Marble Creek Airport?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What runway hazards should I expect at Marble Creek?
The first 400 ft at the northeast end is soft sand. Terrain and trees are in the approach area at both ends. Plan for a short and challenging strip.
Is Marble Creek Airport suitable for summer operations?
It can be, but high density altitude is a concern. Early morning and late evening operations are recommended during summer months. You should contact the airport manager before you go.
Are there any FBOs on the field at ID8?
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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