U45

VFR

GRAHAM USFS

ATLANTA · IDAHO

Elev
5,726'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:53Z
VFR sectional · U45
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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 00:53Z

KBOI 280053Z AUTO 29014KT 10SM FEW065 14/M02 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP133 T01441017
Wind
290° @ 14 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / -2°C
Altimeter
29.92 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
6,980 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
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
Address
3833 HIGHWAY 21, PO BOX 129, IDAHO CITY ID 83631

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
290° · 14 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
U45 · 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
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Runway 18/36 first 1000 feet of runway 36 is wet, soft, and unusable during early spring.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • No winter maintenance is provided.Show FAA
  • No telephone is available at the airport.Show FAA
  • There is no line of sight between runway ends.Show FAA
  • Big game animals are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • The airport is surrounded by high mountainous terrain.Show FAA
  • Landing on runway 36 is recommended; takeoff on runway 18 when wind conditions allow.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18Runway 18/36 thresholds are marked with white painted rocks.Show FAA
  • 18Numerous trees and terrain obstructions are in the vicinity of runway 36.Show FAA
  • 36Runway 36 has additional obstructions including a 12-foot road 25 feet from the threshold on the centerline, a 135-foot ridge 1500 feet from the threshold and 300 feet left, and a ridge 900 to 1500 feet on the extended centerline 1 mile from the threshold.Show FAA
  • 18Runway 18 has 35-foot trees at 0 feet and 75 feet right, 30-foot trees at 60 feet on the centerline, and 100-foot trees and terrain at 300 feet on the centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This condition existed prior to 31 December 1958.Show FAA
  • 18/36The runway surface is rough due to uneven surface, undulations, and clump grass.Show FAA

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
290° at 14 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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