S83

VFR

SHOSHONE COUNTY

KELLOGG · IDAHO

Elev
2,227'
Longest RWY
5,316'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into S83
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,227'
MSL · field 2,227' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 07
H/W +3 · X/W 10 kt R

METAR & TAF S83

S83 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCOE (COEUR D'ALENE/PAPPY BOYINGTON FLD) · 28.9 NM away. Conditions at S83 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
2,257 ft
Ceiling
9,000 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
3 NM W
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RANDY CHILDRESS
Address
926 AIRPORT RD, SMELTERVILLE 83868

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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160° · 10 kt
RWY 07
070°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
10 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 07

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 07 · 070° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 3,227 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored70° / 250°5,316 ftASPH07 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0735', tree, 360' from thr, 140' R of cntrln, slope 4
2540', sign, 740' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 13

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
S83 · 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

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

  • For clearance delivery contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activated medium intensity runway lights for runway 07/25 are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 25The approach slope to the displaced threshold is 16 to 1.Show FAA
  • 25There is a 40-foot light pole and terrain on the centerline 740 feet from the runway end and 60-foot trees at 1500 feet on the centerline.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · S83

Answer card
ICAO
S83
Name
SHOSHONE COUNTY
Location
KELLOGG, IDAHO
Elevation
2,227 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,227 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
07/25 · 5,316 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
19°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 07

Shoshone County Airport is in Kellogg, Idaho. The field elevation is 2,227 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 5,316 ft long with an asphalt surface. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light-piston pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 3,227 ft MSL. The on-field FBO is Shoshone County Airport. It carries 100LL. Call (208) 786-5381 for current service details.

A few published remarks matter here. The runway lights on 07/25 are medium intensity and are activated by CTAF. The approach to the displaced threshold has a steep slope. There is also a 40-foot light pole and terrain on the centerline 740 feet from the runway end. Trees on the centerline rise to 60 feet about 1,500 feet from the runway end. This is a field where a stabilized approach matters. The airport also notes clearance delivery through Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure for any changes to procedures or local notices.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at S83?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for a light piston pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. At this field elevation, that is about 3,227 ft MSL.
Does Shoshone County Airport have a tower?
No. S83 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls and runway lighting activation.
What runway does S83 have and how long is it?
S83 has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 5,316 ft long with an asphalt surface.
Are there any ILS approaches at S83?
No ILS approaches are published for S83. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach options before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at S83?
The on-field FBO listed is Shoshone County Airport. It carries 100LL. Call (208) 786-5381 for current availability and services.
How do the runway lights work at S83?
The medium intensity runway lights on 07/25 are activated by CTAF. Use 122.8 to trigger the lights.
What obstacles should I watch for on approach to S83?
Published remarks call out a 40-foot light pole and terrain on the centerline 740 feet from the runway end. They also note 60-foot trees on the centerline about 1,500 feet from the runway end.
Who handles clearance delivery for S83?
Published remarks say to contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures in the FAA Chart Supplement before flight.

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