U02 McCarley Fld Airport Guide

Before you fly into U02

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

5,491.6'

MSL · field 4,491.6' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 19

H/W +3 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF U02

U02 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPIH (POCATELLO RGNL) · 21.0 NM away. Conditions at U02 may differ.

METAR · KPIH

Observed 03:53Z

KPIH 120353Z 16004KT 10SM CLR 14/00 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP155 T01390000

Wind: 160° @ 4 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 14°C / 0°C
Altimeter: 30.06 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 5,276 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

U02 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KPIH (POCATELLO RGNL) · 21.0 NM away. Conditions at U02 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 00:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KPIH 112320Z 1200/1224 30006KT P6SM SKC FM120200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM121600 24011KT P6SM SKC FM121900 25015G25KT P6SM SKC

BASEVFR

12 00:00Z–12 02:00Z

Wind: 300° at 6 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
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 N
VFR sectional: SALT LAKE CITY
ARTCC: ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility: BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: RANDY WAREING
Phone: (208) 709-9719
Address: 1311 AIRPORT RD., BLACKFOOT ID 83221

Flight service · Hours

FSS BOI: BOISE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-SAT · 0800-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

160° · 4 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 19

189°M

Head/Tail

+3 kt

Crosswind

3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 19

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
01/19Favored	9° / 189°	4,314 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
01	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	6', fence, 200' from thr, 110' R of cntrln, slope 0
19	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3.25°)	—	40', tree, 700' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 12

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of U02 MCCARLEY FLD in BLACKFOOT, IDAHO, showing runways 01/19 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS)-A

U02 · IAP

RNAV (GPS)-A

U02 · IAP

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: Major
Other services: AGRI,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SS-SR
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 100LLNearby

$6.10

U01·Savage Field·32.4 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.30

KRXE·Rexburg Air Service·44.4 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
McCarley Field 122.800(208) 785-8600 WebsiteIndependent22d ago	$6.15	—	—

McCarley Field
122.800(208) 785-8600
—
100LL
$6.15
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.10atU01Savage Field32.4 nmsave $0.05
Jet A$6.30atKRXERexburg Air Service44.4 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

CONSIDERABLE AG OPERATIONS DURING GROWING SEASON.
BIRD ACTIVITY ON AND INVOF RY 01 THRESHOLD.
FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.

Approach & departure obstructions

01RWY 01 HAS +6 FT FENCE AT 0 FT, 120 FT L.
19RWY 01 PAPI SYS IS INOP.

Other notes

ESTABD PRIOR TO 15 MAY 1959.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · U02

Answer card

ICAO: U02
Name: MCCARLEY FLD
Location: BLACKFOOT, IDAHO
Elevation: 4,491.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 5,491.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 01/19 · 4,314 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 15°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 160° at 4 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 19

McCarley Fld sits in Blackfoot, Idaho. The field elevation is 4,491.6 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 01/19 is 4,314 ft long with asphalt pavement. The airport is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so verify the current Chart Supplement before you fly. McCarley Field is on the field and carries 100LL. Call (208) 785-8600 for current service details.

A few published remarks matter for planning. Bird activity is present near the runway 01 threshold. Runway 01 also has a fence over 6 feet tall located 120 feet left of the centerline at the threshold. The runway 01 PAPI is inoperative. Clearance delivery is handled through Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. Agricultural activity picks up during the growing season, so expect more low-level traffic and field work nearby. With the elevation here, performance planning matters on warm days. Check density altitude before departure and give yourself margin.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at McCarley Fld U02?

McCarley Fld has one runway. It is 01/19 and it is 4,314 ft long with asphalt pavement.

What is the field elevation at U02?

The field elevation is 4,491.6 ft MSL. That is high enough that takeoff and climb performance deserve a close look on warm days.

Is McCarley Fld towered?

No. U02 is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

Does U02 have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for McCarley Fld. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.

What is the pattern altitude at McCarley Fld?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.

Which FBO is on the field at U02?

McCarley Field is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Call (208) 785-8600 for current service details.

Are there any runway hazards or remarks at U02?

Yes. Bird activity is reported near the runway 01 threshold. Runway 01 also has a fence over 6 feet tall 120 feet left of the threshold. The runway 01 PAPI is inoperative.

Who do I contact for clearance delivery at McCarley Fld?

Published remarks say to contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568 for clearance delivery. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest handling notes before IFR arrival.

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