KMLD

VFR

MALAD CITY

MALAD CITY · IDAHO

Elev
4,503'
Longest RWY
4,946'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:51Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KMLD
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,503'
MSL · field 4,503' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +5 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KMLD

KMLD does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLGU (LOGAN-CACHE) · 30.1 NM away. Conditions at KMLD may differ.

METAR · KLGU

Observed 21:51Z

KLGU 272151Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP118 T01001006
Wind
260° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / -1°C
Altimeter
29.89 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
5,021 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
3 NM SW
VFR sectional
SALT LAKE CITY
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
MLD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHASE ALBRETSEN
Address
368 N MAIN ST, MALAD CITY ID 83252

Flight service · Hours

FSS BOI
BOISE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
260° · 5 kt
RWY 26
255°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 255° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,503 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35165° / 345°4,946 ftASPHStandard L
08/26Favored75° / 255°3,918 ftTURF-DIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1715', other, 600' from thr, 180' R of cntrln, slope 26

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
KMLD · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
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 if unable to contact on Flight Service Station frequency, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • Reflectors are on taxiway and ramp.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 17/35 activate on CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFor fuel call 208-221-9031. Gas pump is credit card operated.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35Asphalt pavement is 60 feet wide with 45 foot wide asphalt-treated shoulders on each side of pavement on runway 17/35.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 17Runway 17 has +3 foot fence at 100 feet and 180 feet on centerline; 15 foot road at 160 feet on centerline.Show FAA
  • 35+4 foot fence at 60 feet on centerline; 15 foot road at 80 feet on centerline at runway 35 end.Show FAA
  • 17Permanent +20 foot sprinkler line at runway 17 end.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 15 May 1959. Runway 08/26 has no objection.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager contact email is ROXANNE@HESSPUMICE.COM.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMLD

Answer card
ICAO
KMLD
Name
MALAD CITY
Location
MALAD CITY, IDAHO
Elevation
4,503 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,503 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
17/35 · 4,946 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
260° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

Malad City Airport sits in Malad City, Idaho. Field elevation is 4,503 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 4,946 ft on runway 17/35. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you fly. The field is served by Malad City Airport on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call ahead if you need fuel or ramp details. The published remarks say the fuel pump is credit card operated.

Runway 17/35 is asphalt. It has medium intensity runway lights that activate on CTAF. The remarks also note a sprinkler line near the 17 end. There are fence and road obstructions near both ends of 17/35. Runway 08/26 is turf-dirt and is listed with no objection. The airport sits at higher elevation, so expect performance to matter on warm days. If you need clearance delivery help and cannot raise Flight Service, the Chart Supplement says to contact Salt Lake ARTCC. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KMLD?
KMLD sits at 4,503 ft MSL. That elevation matters for takeoff roll and climb performance, especially on warm days.
What is the longest runway at Malad City Airport?
The longest runway is 17/35 at 4,946 ft. It is asphalt and has medium intensity lights that activate on CTAF.
Does KMLD have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KMLD. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at KMLD?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.
Is Malad City Airport towered?
No. KMLD is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and runway announcements.
Which runway should I watch for obstructions at KMLD?
Runway 17/35 has published obstructions near both ends. The 17 end has a sprinkler line, a fence and a road. The 35 end has a fence and a road near the threshold area.
Which fuel is available on the field at KMLD?
The on-field FBO is Malad City Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call the FBO directly for current service details.
How do I get clearance help if Flight Service is not available?
The published remarks say to contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568 if you cannot reach Flight Service on the normal frequency. Keep that number handy before departure.

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