S90 Elk City Airport

Before you fly into S90

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

5,097'

MSL · field 4,097' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF S90

S90 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGIC (IDAHO COUNTY) · 29.4 NM away. Conditions at S90 may differ.

METAR · KGIC

Observed 01:15Z

KGIC 280115Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM BKN090 OVC110 09/01 A2993 RMK AO1

Wind: 060° @ 8 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 9°C / 1°C
Altimeter: 29.93 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 4,348 ft
Ceiling: 9,000 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

S90 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KHRF (RAVALLI COUNTY) · 60.7 NM away. Conditions at S90 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KHRF 272326Z 2800/2824 34010G16KT P6SM VCSH FEW050 BKN070 FM280100 35008KT P6SM VCSH FEW050 BKN070 FM280300 16004KT P6SM BKN050 FM281900 28008KT P6SM VCSH BKN060

BASEVFR

28 00:00Z–28 01:00Z

Wind: 340° at 10 kt gusting 16 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 7,000 ft, Few clouds 5,000 ft
Weather: nearby showers

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

Airport manager

Name: DEBBIE TAYLOR
Phone: (208) 842-2494
Address: PO BOX 345, ELK CITY ID 83525

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

060° · 8 kt

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Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

S90 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

S90 · 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: Not available
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Minor
Power plant repair: Minor

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.85

S73·Clearwater Valley Aero Club·33.8 nm

Cheapest Jet A

—

Not published

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.85atS73Clearwater Valley Aero Club33.8 nm

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
Land on runway 14 and take off from runway 35 when wind conditions allow.Show FAA
Runways 14 and 35 are not marked and no threshold is defined. The runway is curved to the northwest with no line of sight from one runway end to the other.Show FAA
The runway is not maintained in the winter.Show FAA
There are numerous trees over 60 feet and houses over 20 feet tall on the approach.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

14/35This is a curved runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

14Cataloged obstructions exceed a 45 degree slope.Show FAA
35Additional obstructions include a 100-foot ridge at 1200 feet on the centerline, a 35-foot ridge at 500 feet on the centerline, and 250-foot trees and terrain at 2500 feet on the centerline.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · S90

Answer card

ICAO: S90
Name: ELK CITY
Location: ELK CITY, IDAHO
Elevation: 4,097 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 5,097 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 0
Longest runway: –
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 18°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 060° at 8 kt
Favored runway now: –

Elk City Airport sits in Elk City, Idaho at 4,097 ft MSL. This is a small backcountry field with no control tower. No runways are listed in the airport data. The published remarks describe a curved runway 14/35 that is not marked and has no defined threshold. The runway is not maintained in winter. Pattern altitude is not published. For a light piston, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

There are no ILS approaches published. CTAF is 122.9. The remarks also say to land on runway 14 and take off from runway 35 when wind conditions allow. That matters here because the runway has no line of sight from one end to the other. There are also several obstructions on approach, including ridges, tall trees, terrain and houses near the runway environment. The field sits in a high-elevation mountain setting, so performance planning and density altitude deserve a close look before you go.

No on-field FBOs are listed. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694. If you need current runway condition, winter maintenance status, or any local operating detail, verify with the airport operator before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the elevation at Elk City Airport (S90)?

The field elevation is 4,097 ft MSL. Plan your performance numbers with that elevation in mind, especially in warm weather.

Is there a tower at S90?

No. Elk City Airport is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and verify current procedures with the airport operator if you need local guidance.

Does S90 have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for S90. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you launch.

What is the runway situation at Elk City Airport?

The published remarks describe a curved runway 14/35 that is not marked and has no defined threshold. No runway count or length is listed in the facts.

What should I know about obstacles on final to S90?

The remarks list ridges, tall trees, terrain and houses on the approach. One obstruction note says cataloged obstructions exceed a 45 degree slope on runway 14. Treat this as a serious backcountry arrival.

Is Elk City Airport maintained in winter?

No. The published remarks say the runway is not maintained in winter. Verify surface condition with the airport operator before planning a landing.

Which way should I land and depart at S90?

The published remarks say to land on runway 14 and take off from runway 35 when wind conditions allow. Because the runway is curved and you cannot see one end from the other, get current local information before committing.

Are there any FBOs on the field at S90?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

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