KPIH

VFR

POCATELLO RGNL

POCATELLO · IDAHO

Elev
4,451.9'
Longest RWY
9,059'03/21
Tower
06:00–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
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Before you fly into KPIH
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–22:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
5,451.9'
MSL · field 4,451.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 21
H/W +9 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KPIH

Current METAR

Observed 20:53Z

KPIH 272053Z 23009KT 10SM BKN060 BKN090 12/M06 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP114 T01221056 56008
Wind
230° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / -6°C
Altimeter
29.88 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
5,210 ft
Ceiling
6,000 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
7 NM NW
VFR sectional
SALT LAKE CITY
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
PIH (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ALAN EVANS
Address
P. O. BOX 4169, POCATELLO ID 83205-4169

Flight service · Hours

FSS BOI
BOISE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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230° · 9 kt
RWY 21
211°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 21

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 21 · 211° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,452 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored31° / 211°9,059 ftASPHStandard L
17/35166° / 346°7,150 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
039,059'9,059'9,059'9,059'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
219,059'9,059'9,059'9,059'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
177,150'7,150'7,150'7,150'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
357,150'7,150'7,150'7,150'PAPI 4-box left(3°)42', pole, 2030' from thr, 50' R of cntrln, slope 43

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

ILS · 1

RWY 21
LD · CAT I
PIH
110.3
ILS OR LOC RWY 21
KPIH · IAP
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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
100LLA1A1+
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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

  • Airfield condition is unmonitored from 2330 to 0600 daily except aircraft operations and 24-hour prior permission required at 208-234-6154 or 208-241-7949. Additional fees apply.Show FAA
  • Taxiway G has no edge lights or reflectors and is restricted to day use only.Show FAA
  • Radio controlled aircraft one mile east of the airport below 400 feet above ground level.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery if unable to contact on flight service station frequency, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • Flocks of waterfowl are in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • After the tower is closed, activate MALSR on runway 21; REIL on runways 17 and 03; PAPI on runways 21, 17, and 35; medium intensity runway lights on runway 17/35; high intensity runway lights on runway 03/21 by CTAF. PAPI on runway 03 operates continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLThe fixed base operator monitors frequencies 122.95 and 123.0.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35The pavement classification rating value for runway 17/35 is 615/F/B/X/T.Show FAA
  • 03/21The pavement classification rating value for runway 03/21 is 615/F/B/X/T.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Seventy-two hours prior permission is required for unscheduled aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats. Call administration at 208-234-6154 or operations at 208-241-7949.Show FAA
  • 1For service at other times call 1-800-350-0737.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KPIH

Answer card
ICAO
KPIH
Name
POCATELLO RGNL
Location
POCATELLO, IDAHO
Elevation
4,451.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,451.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2200
Total runways
2
Longest runway
03/21 · 9,059 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
6
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
230° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 21

Pocatello Rgnl sits in Pocatello, Idaho. The field elevation is 4,451.9 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 03/21 at 9,059 ft. Tower service is published from 0600 to 2200. One ILS approach is available to runway 21. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Pocatello AvCenter is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. The FBO monitors 122.95 and 123.0. Published remarks also note waterfowl in the area. That matters on departure and arrival. Taxiway G has no edge lights or reflectors. It is day use only. After tower close, runway 21 lighting can be activated by CTAF. REIL is published for runways 17 and 03. PAPI is published on 21, 17, 35 and 03. The airport also has overnight restrictions. Airfield condition is unmonitored from 2330 to 0600 daily except aircraft operations. Prior permission is required for that window. Check with the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement before a late arrival or any special operation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KPIH?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement gives a different instruction.
Which runway has the ILS at Pocatello Rgnl?
The published ILS is for runway 21. That is the only ILS listed in the facts block.
What are the tower hours at KPIH?
The tower is open from 0600 to 2200. After that, use the published CTAF procedures and check lighting before arrival.
Which FBO is on the field at Pocatello Rgnl?
Pocatello AvCenter is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Can I get after-hours service at KPIH?
Published remarks say the airfield is unmonitored from 2330 to 0600 daily except aircraft operations. Prior permission is required. Call the airport operator before planning a late arrival.
What runway should I expect to use at night at KPIH?
Runway 21 has published MALSR activation after tower close. Runway 03/21 also has high intensity lights. Runway 17/35 has medium intensity lights.
Are there any operational cautions at Pocatello Rgnl?
Yes. Waterfowl are reported in the vicinity. Taxiway G has no edge lights or reflectors and is restricted to day use only.
Is there a curfew or noise restriction at KPIH?
Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

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