S72 Jack A Buell Airport

Before you fly into S72

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

3,131.3'

MSL · field 2,131.3' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 10

H/W +7 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF S72

S72 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCOE (COEUR D'ALENE/PAPPY BOYINGTON FLD) · 28.7 NM away. Conditions at S72 may differ.

METAR · KCOE

Observed 04:56Z

KCOE 280456Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM BKN090 BKN120 11/02 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP156 T01060022 PNO $

Wind: 160° @ 10 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 11°C / 2°C
Altimeter: 29.94 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 2,138 ft
Ceiling: 9,000 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

S72 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KCOE (COEUR D'ALENE/PAPPY BOYINGTON FLD) · 28.7 NM away. Conditions at S72 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 06:00Z–29 06:00Z

TAF KCOE 280526Z 2806/2906 15010KT P6SM BKN090 OVC120 FM281500 18007KT P6SM FEW050 OVC060 FM282000 21007KT P6SM OVC100

BASEVFR

28 06:00Z–28 15:00Z

Wind: 150° at 10 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 12,000 ft, Broken 9,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 1 NM NW
VFR sectional: GREAT FALLS
ARTCC: ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility: BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JIM ROLETTO
Phone: 208-967-4232
Address: 701 COLLEGE AVE, ST MARIES ID 83861

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

160° · 10 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 10

100°M

Head/Tail

+7 kt

Crosswind

7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 10

RIGHT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
10/28Favored	100° / 280°	3,354 ft	ASPH	10 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
10	—	—	—	—	—	—	35', road, 825' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 17
28	—	—	—	—	—	—	45', trees, 1700' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 33

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.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

S72 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

S72 · CHART_SUPP

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: Minor
Power plant repair: Minor
Other services: INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
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.

Cheapest 100LL

$6.00

S72·St Maries Municipal Airport

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$8.54

KPUW·Inter-State Aviation·41.3 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
St Maries Municipal Airport 122.800(208) 582-0941Independent2d ago	$6.00	—	—

St Maries Municipal Airport
122.800(208) 582-0941
—
100LL
$6.00
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

Jet A$8.54atKPUWInter-State Aviation41.3 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

Runway 28 has a 200-foot stopway.Show FAA
For clearance delivery contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Medium intensity runway lights for runway 10/28 are activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

10/28The first 715 feet of runway 10 is not lighted.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

10Runway 10 has nonstandard displaced threshold markings with yellow chevrons.Show FAA
10Displaced for a 35-foot road at 0 feet; 30 feet right; 23 to 1 from displaced threshold.Show FAA
28Additional obstructions include a 50-foot power line at 2000 feet on the centerline, a 4-foot fence at 275 feet on the centerline, and a 1000-foot ridge at 1 1/2 miles on the centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

Established prior to 15 May 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · S72

Answer card

ICAO: S72
Name: JACK A BUELL
Location: ST MARIES, IDAHO
Elevation: 2,131.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 3,131.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 10/28 · 3,354 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 15°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 160° at 10 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 10

Jack A Buell Airport sits in St Maries, Idaho. The field elevation is 2,131.3 ft MSL. It has one runway, 10/28, which is 3,354 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO listed here is St Maries Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (208) 582-0941 before you go if you need current service details.

This field has a few items a first-time pilot should brief. Runway 10 has nonstandard displaced threshold markings with yellow chevrons. The first 715 ft of runway 10 is not lighted. Runway 10/28 lighting is medium intensity. It is activated by CTAF. Runway 28 has a 200 ft stopway. Published remarks also note obstructions on the 28 end, including a power line, a fence and a ridge on final. Clearance delivery is handled through Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694. Check the current Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at S72?

The field elevation is 2,131.3 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff roll, climb performance and density altitude planning.

What is the pattern altitude at Jack A Buell Airport?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Does S72 have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for S72. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.

What is the longest runway at S72?

S72 has one runway. Runway 10/28 is the longest runway at 3,354 ft.

Is Jack A Buell Airport towered?

No. There is no control tower at S72. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

Which FBO is on the field at S72?

St Maries Municipal Airport is listed on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (208) 582-0941 for current service details.

Are there any runway lighting or threshold issues at S72?

Yes. Runway 10/28 medium intensity lights are activated by CTAF. The first 715 ft of runway 10 is not lighted. Runway 10 has displaced threshold markings with yellow chevrons.

What should I watch for on final to runway 28?

Published remarks list a 50 ft power line at 2,000 ft on centerline. They also list a 4 ft fence at 275 ft on centerline. A 1,000 ft ridge is about 1 1/2 miles on centerline. Brief that approach carefully and check the current Chart Supplement before arrival.

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