U03

VFR

BUHL MUNI

BUHL · IDAHO

Elev
3,662.7'
Longest RWY
3,898'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into U03
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,662.7'
MSL · field 3,662.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +18 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF U03

U03 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KTWF (JOSLIN FLD/MAGIC VALLEY RGNL) · 15.5 NM away. Conditions at U03 may differ.

METAR · KTWF

Observed 00:53Z

KTWF 280053Z 30018G25KT 10SM CLR 13/M10 A2991 RMK AO2 PK WND 28028/0009 SLP111 T01281100
Wind
300° @ 18G25 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / -10°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
4,314 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
2 NM W
VFR sectional
SALT LAKE CITY
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
NEIL RING
Address
203 BROADWAY NORTH, BUHL ID 83316

Flight service · Hours

FSS BOI
BOISE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0830-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
300° · 18 kt
RWY 27
273°M
Head/Tail
+18 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 273° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,663 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored93° / 273°3,898 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
095', fence, 300' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20
2715', road, 525' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 21

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
U03 · 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
100LLMOGAS
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,INSTR,RNTL

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 Twin Falls Approach at 208-734-7160. When Approach is closed contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • Caution for close-in and short final operations for runway 27, be aware of a 20 foot power pole at 525 feet, 150 feet right.Show FAA
  • No lights, only reflectors on parallel taxiway.Show FAA
  • Runway 27 has 15 foot dirt piles, heavy equipment and semi trailers parked at 900 feet on the centerline.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 09/27 are activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09There is a 5 foot barbed wire fence at 100 feet on the centerline.Show FAA
  • 09There is a 20 foot power pole 525 feet from the runway end, 150 feet right; 16 to 1 slope.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • 1Phone 208-731-3781 for service when airport unattended.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · U03

Answer card
ICAO
U03
Name
BUHL MUNI
Location
BUHL, IDAHO
Elevation
3,662.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,662.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 3,898 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 18 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Buhl Muni is in Buhl, Idaho. The field elevation is 3,662.7 ft MSL. It has one runway, 09/27, which is 3,898 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local procedure says otherwise. That puts the light piston pattern at about 4,662.7 ft MSL. The airport sits in a higher elevation part of Idaho, so density altitude can matter on warm days. Plan takeoff and climb performance with that in mind.

8 Triple 9 Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL. If you need service when the airport is unattended, the published number is 208-731-3781. For clearance delivery, contact Twin Falls Approach at 208-734-7160. When Approach is closed, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.

Read the runway remarks before you go. Runway 27 has dirt piles, heavy equipment and semi trailers parked about 900 ft on the centerline. Runway 09 has a power pole 525 ft from the end, 150 ft right, plus a barbed wire fence 100 ft out on the centerline. Medium intensity runway lights are pilot-activated by CTAF. The parallel taxiway has reflectors only. It has no lights.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at U03 Buhl Muni?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local procedure says otherwise. That puts light piston traffic near 4,662.7 ft MSL.
Does U03 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for U03. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
Is Buhl Muni towered?
No. U03 is an uncontrolled field, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announced traffic calls.
What is the longest runway at U03?
U03 has one runway, 09/27. It is 3,898 ft long. That is also the longest runway on the field.
Which FBO is on the field at Buhl Muni?
8 Triple 9 Aviation is listed on the field. It carries 100LL. Call (208) 543-8999 for current service details.
What should I know about runway 27 at U03?
Runway 27 has published caution items. There are dirt piles, heavy equipment and semi trailers parked about 900 ft on the centerline. Plan your rollout and departure with that in mind.
Are the runway lights at U03 pilot controlled?
Yes. Medium intensity runway lights on 09/27 are activated by CTAF. The parallel taxiway has reflectors only. It has no lights.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at U03?
Contact Twin Falls Approach at 208-734-7160 for clearance delivery. If Approach is closed, call Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.

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