U48 COXS WELL Airport Guide

Before you fly into U48

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

6,048'

MSL · field 5,048' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 07

H/W +1 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF U48

U48 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPIH (POCATELLO RGNL) · 33.3 NM away. Conditions at U48 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: 5,966 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

U48 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KPIH (POCATELLO RGNL) · 33.3 NM away. Conditions at U48 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: 23 NM SW
VFR sectional: SALT LAKE CITY
ARTCC: ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility: BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: IDAHO DIV OF AERONAUTICS
Phone: 208-334-8775
Address: P OBOX 7129, BOISE ID 83707-1129

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

160° · 4 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 07

067°M

Head/Tail

+1 kt

Crosswind

4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 07

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
07/25Favored	67° / 247°	2,700 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
07	—	—	—	—	—	—	14', road, 0' from thr, 80' R of cntrln, slope 0
25	—	—	—	—	—	—	5', fence, 175' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 35

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 U48 COXS WELL in ATOMIC CITY, IDAHO, showing runways 07/25 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

U48 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

U48 · 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
Customs: Not available
Wind indicator: Yes
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·30.8 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.40

KBYI·The Flight Line·47.1 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.10atU01Savage Field30.8 nm
Jet A$6.40atKBYIThe Flight Line47.1 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

NO WINTER MAINTENANCE.
RY 07/25 SFC MAY BE POOR DUE TO DAMAGE BY LIVESTOCK; GROUND VEHICLES AND RODENTS.
FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.

Approach & departure obstructions

0707/25 EDGES & THLDS MKD WITH WHITE ROCK.
0714' RD AT 50' ON CNTRLN.

Other notes

ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · U48

Answer card

ICAO: U48
Name: COXS WELL
Location: ATOMIC CITY, IDAHO
Elevation: 5,048 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 6,048 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 07/25 · 2,700 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 16°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 160° at 4 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 07

COXS WELL (U48) sits near Atomic City, Idaho. The field elevation is 5,048 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 2,700 ft long and turf. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light-piston pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway headings are magnetic 83° and 263°. Published remarks say the runway edges and thresholds are marked with white rock. They also note the surface may be poor because of damage from livestock, ground vehicles and rodents. Runway 07 has a 14-foot road about 50 feet on centerline. Treat the departure end with care.

This is a high-elevation turf strip. Expect density altitude to matter, especially on warm days. No winter maintenance is provided. There are no on-field FBOs listed. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. If you need current operational details, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at COXS WELL (U48)?

The field elevation is 5,048 ft MSL. That elevation can push density altitude up fast on warm days, so plan performance conservatively.

What is the runway length at U48?

U48 has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 2,700 ft long and turf.

Does COXS WELL have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for U48. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.

What is the pattern altitude at U48?

The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light-piston pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Is COXS WELL towered?

No. U48 is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.

What should I know about Runway 07/25 at U48?

The runway is turf. Published remarks say the edges and thresholds are marked with white rock. The surface may be poor because of damage from livestock, ground vehicles and rodents.

Is there anything special about the departure end of Runway 07?

Yes. A 14-foot road is reported about 50 feet on the centerline of Runway 07. Verify runway condition and obstacle clearance before using that end.

Are there any FBOs on the field at COXS WELL?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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