S78

VFR

EMMETT MUNI

EMMETT · IDAHO

Elev
2,354'
Longest RWY
3,307'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into S78
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,354'
MSL · field 2,354' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 28
H/W +13 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF S78

S78 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KEUL (CALDWELL EXEC) · 13.3 NM away. Conditions at S78 may differ.

METAR · KEUL

Observed 01:56Z

KEUL 280156Z AUTO 27014KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP150 T01220011 $
Wind
270° @ 14 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,509 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
BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CLINT SEAMONS
Address
601 E 3RD ST, EMMETT ID 83617

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
270° · 14 kt
RWY 28
279°M
Head/Tail
+13 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 28

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 28 · 279° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,354 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored99° / 279°3,307 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
102,934'2,934'25', tree, 207' from thr, 75' R of cntrln, slope 0
283,107'3,107'14', road, 200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0

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
S78 · 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
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

  • There is an 1800-foot by 20-foot private gravel aggregate runway located adjacent northwest of the airport.Show FAA
  • There is a golf course on both sides of the runway.Show FAA
  • A golf course road crosses near runway 28 threshold. Watch for golfers on the runway.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Big Sky Approach at 208-364-5860 or 208-364-5861.Show FAA

Lighting notes

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

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours self-service with credit card for 100LL.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 28There is a 10-foot private road at 0 feet, 85 feet left of the runway 28 centerline, and a 5-foot fence at 190 feet on the centerline.Show FAA
  • 28Runway 28 has a 360-foot displaced threshold marked with a white threshold bar and white arrows.Show FAA
  • 10Runway 10 has a 190-foot non-standard displaced threshold marked with yellow chevrons.Show FAA
  • 28There is a 14-foot road at 15 feet on the centerline with a zero to one slope at the end of the displaced threshold for runway 28.Show FAA
  • 10The approach slope is zero to one at the end of the displaced threshold for runway 10; there is a 25-foot tree at 207 feet, 30 feet right.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 · S78

Answer card
ICAO
S78
Name
EMMETT MUNI
Location
EMMETT, IDAHO
Elevation
2,354 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,354 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 3,307 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
270° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 28

Emmett Muni is in Emmett, Idaho. The field elevation is 2,354 ft MSL. It has one runway, 10/28, at 3,307 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. That puts the light piston pattern at about 3,354 ft MSL. The runway has published displaced thresholds on both ends. Runway 28 has a 360-foot displaced threshold. Runway 10 has a 190-foot non-standard displaced threshold.

Back Country Fuel Stop is on the field. It carries 100LL. Fuel is also published as available 24 hours self-service with credit card. The runway lighting is medium intensity and is activated by CTAF. Watch the runway environment closely. There is a golf course on both sides of the runway. Published remarks also call out obstructions near both ends. That includes a road and fence near runway 28. It also includes a tree off the runway 10 approach path. For clearance delivery, Big Sky Approach is listed in the remarks. A first-time pilot should plan a careful stabilized approach, brief the displaced thresholds and verify current airport details before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at S78?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. At 2,354 ft MSL field elevation, that is about 3,354 ft MSL.
Does Emmett Muni have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for S78. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which runway is longest at S78?
There is one runway at Emmett Muni. Runway 10/28 is 3,307 ft long and is asphalt.
Is S78 towered?
No. Emmett Muni is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic and runway calls.
What fuel is available at Emmett Muni?
Back Country Fuel Stop is on the field. It carries 100LL. Published remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours self-service with credit card.
What should I know about runway 10/28 at S78?
Both ends have displaced thresholds. Runway 28 has a 360-foot displaced threshold. Runway 10 has a 190-foot non-standard displaced threshold marked with yellow chevrons.
Are there runway obstructions at Emmett Muni?
Yes. Published remarks call out a road and fence near runway 28. They also call out a tree off the runway 10 approach path. There is a golf course on both sides of the runway, so watch for traffic and people near the field.
How do I get clearance delivery for S78?
The published remarks say to contact Big Sky Approach at 208-364-5860 or 208-364-5861 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures with the airport operator before departure.

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