U45 Graham USFS Airport

Before you fly into U45

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

6,726'

MSL · field 5,726' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF U45

U45 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBOI (BOISE AIR TRML/GOWEN FLD) · 47.4 NM away. Conditions at U45 may differ.

METAR · KBOI

Observed 03:53Z

KBOI 120353Z 28003KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP143 T02111022

Wind: 280° @ 3 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 21°C / -2°C
Altimeter: 30.01 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 7,709 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

U45 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KBOI (BOISE AIR TRML/GOWEN FLD) · 47.4 NM away. Conditions at U45 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 18:00Z–12 18:00Z

TAF KBOI 111735Z 1118/1218 15008G15KT P6SM SKC FM112100 32008KT P6SM SKC FM120500 11005KT P6SM FEW250

BASEVFR

11 18:00Z–11 21:00Z

Wind: 150° at 8 kt gusting 15 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: 11 NM NW
VFR sectional: SALT LAKE CITY
ARTCC: ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility: BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: COLIN GOOD-FIRE MGMT. OFFICER-USFS
Phone: (208) 392-6681
Address: 3833 HIGHWAY 21, PO BOX 129, IDAHO CITY ID 83631

Flight service · Hours

FSS BOI: BOISE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

280° · 3 kt

See full METAR & TAF

Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

U45 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

U45 · 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: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

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

$6.47

U70·Arnold Aviation·45.4 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.75

U70·Arnold Aviation·45.4 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.47atU70Arnold Aviation45.4 nm
Jet A$6.75atU70Arnold Aviation45.4 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

NO WINTER MAINTENANCE.
RECOMMEND LNDG RWY 36; TAKEOFF RWY 18 WHEN WIND CONDITIONS ALLOW.
ARPT SURROUNDED BY HIGH MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.
BIG GAME ANIMALS ON & INVOF ARPT.
NO TELEPHONE AVBL AT ARPT.
RWY 18/36 FIRST 1000 FT OF RWY 36 IS WET/SOFT AND UNUSBL DRG EARLY SPRING.
FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
NO LN OF SIGHT BTN RWY ENDS.

Approach & departure obstructions

1818/36 THRS MKD WITH WHITE PAINTED ROCKS.
18NMRS TREES AND TRRN OBSTNS IN VCNTY OF RWY 36.
18RWY 18 35 FT TREES AT 0 FT 75 FT R; 30 FT TREES AT 60 FT ON CNTRLN; 100 FT TREES & TRRN AT 300 FT ON CNTRLN.
36RWY 36 ADDNL OBSTNS 12 FT ROAD 25 FT FM THLD ON CNTRLN; 135 FT RIDGE 1500 FT FM THLD, 300 FT L; 900-1500 FT RIDGE ON EXT CNTRLN 1 MILE FM THLD.

Other notes

EXISTED PRIOR TO 31 DEC 1958.
18/36RWY SFC IS ROUGH DUE TO UNEVEN SFC/UNDULATIONS & CLUMP GRASS.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · U45

Answer card

ICAO: U45
Name: GRAHAM USFS
Location: ATLANTA, IDAHO
Elevation: 5,726 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 6,726 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: 17°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 280° at 3 kt
Favored runway now: –

Graham USFS Airport (U45) is in Atlanta, Idaho at 5,726 ft MSL. This is a high-elevation backcountry field with no control tower and no published runway listing in the facts provided. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern only if the current FAA Chart Supplement and local conditions support it.

The published remarks matter here. The runway surface is rough. It has uneven ground, undulations and clump grass. Runway 18 has trees and terrain close in. Runway 36 has its own set of obstructions. There is a road near the threshold and ridges farther out on final. The first 1,000 feet of runway 36 is wet, soft and unusable during early spring. There is no line of sight between runway ends. Landing on runway 36 is recommended. Takeoff on runway 18 is recommended when wind conditions allow.

No on-field FBOs are listed. No telephone is available at the airport. No winter maintenance is provided. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. A first-time pilot should plan for mountain-country performance, rough surface conditions and close-in terrain. Verify current details in the FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Graham USFS Airport (U45)?

The field elevation is 5,726 ft MSL. That altitude matters for takeoff roll. It also matters for climb performance and density altitude planning.

Does U45 have any published runways?

No runways are listed in the facts provided. The published remarks still refer to runway 18/36. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement before planning an arrival.

Is there an ILS at U45?

No ILS approaches are published for U45. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before flying in.

What is the CTAF at Graham USFS Airport?

CTAF is 122.9. There is no control tower at the field.

What should I know about runway 18 and runway 36 at U45?

Runway 18 has trees and terrain close in. Runway 36 has a road near the threshold plus ridges on final. The remarks say landing on runway 36 is recommended. Takeoff on runway 18 is recommended when wind conditions allow.

Is the runway surface at U45 rough?

Yes. The remarks say the runway surface is rough due to uneven surface, undulations and clump grass. The first 1,000 feet of runway 36 is also wet, soft and unusable during early spring.

Are there any FBOs on the field at U45?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

Is winter maintenance provided at Graham USFS Airport?

No winter maintenance is provided. Plan for seasonal surface issues. Verify current conditions with the airport operator before departure.

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