U10

VFR

PRESTON

PRESTON · IDAHO

Elev
4,727.8'
Longest RWY
3,557'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:51Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into U10
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,727.8'
MSL · field 4,727.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF U10

U10 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLGU (LOGAN-CACHE) · 19.1 NM away. Conditions at U10 may differ.

METAR · KLGU

Observed 20:51Z

KLGU 272051Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM FEW070 SCT090 09/M01 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP120 T00941006 58010
Wind
210° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / -1°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
5,167 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 NW
VFR sectional
SALT LAKE CITY
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CRAIG BIGGS
Address
1319 W 800 NORTH, PRESTON ID 83263

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
210° · 6 kt
RWY 22
213°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 213° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,728 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored33° / 213°3,557 ftASPHStandard L
17/35164° / 344°2,375 ftGRVL-DIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
04PAPI 2-box left(3°)
22PAPI 2-box left(3°)17', road, 200' from thr, 70' 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
U10 · 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
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AGRI,INSTR

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

  • The airport is located on a plateau. There is a sharp dropoff near the threshold of runways 04, 17, and 35.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • Runway 17/35 is closed during winter.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 04 has REIL lighting activated. Runways 04 and 22 have medium intensity runway lighting. The CTAF frequency controls the lighting. The PAPI on runways 04 and 22 operate continuously.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 22There is a 4-foot fence located 100 feet from the runway end, 75 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 22The displaced threshold is marked with a displaced threshold bar only.Show FAA
  • 22The visual glide slope indicator is unusable beyond 4.0 nautical miles from the threshold and does not provide obstacle clearance.Show FAA
  • 22The approach slope to the displaced threshold is 31 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 15 May 1959.Show FAA
  • There are three lighted windsocks and a wind tee.Show FAA
  • OWNERCity of Preston's address and telephone number.Show FAA
  • 17/35The gravel surface of runway 17/35 is used by crop dusters.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · U10

Answer card
ICAO
U10
Name
PRESTON
Location
PRESTON, IDAHO
Elevation
4,727.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,727.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
04/22 · 3,557 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
210° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

Preston Airport sits in Preston, Idaho at 4,727.8 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 3,557 ft on runway 04/22. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. Preston Flying Service is on the field. It carries 100LL. The airport sits on a plateau. There is a sharp dropoff near the thresholds of runways 04, 17 and 35. That matters on arrival and departure, especially if you are new to the field.

Runway 04 has REIL lighting. Runways 04 and 22 have medium intensity runway lighting. The CTAF frequency controls the lighting. The PAPI on 04 and 22 operates continuously. Runway 17/35 is gravel-dirt and is closed during winter. The gravel strip is used by crop dusters. There is also a fence near the runway end on runway 22. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Preston Airport (U10)?
The field elevation is 4,727.8 ft MSL. That puts you in high-elevation country. Performance planning matters on warm days.
What is the pattern altitude at U10 Preston?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.
Which runway is longest at Preston Airport?
Runway 04/22 is the longest runway at 3,557 ft. Runway 17/35 is 2,375 ft and has a gravel-dirt surface.
Does Preston Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for U10. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Is Preston Airport towered?
No. U10 is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at U10 and what fuel does it carry?
Preston Flying Service is on the field. It carries 100LL. Call them at (208) 852-2151 for current service details.
Are there runway lighting and PAPI at Preston Airport?
Yes. Runway 04 has REIL lighting. Runways 04 and 22 have medium intensity runway lighting. The PAPI on 04 and 22 operates continuously. The CTAF frequency controls the lighting.
Is runway 17/35 open year-round at Preston Airport?
No. Runway 17/35 is closed during winter. It is also a gravel-dirt runway used by crop dusters. Verify current surface and availability before planning to use it.

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