U48

VFR

COXS WELL

ATOMIC CITY · IDAHO

Elev
5,048'
Longest RWY
2,700'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
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 25
H/W +8 · X/W 5 kt L

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 20:53Z

KPIH 272053Z 23009KT 10SM BKN060 BKN090 12/M06 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP114 T01221056 56008
Wind
230° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / -6°C
Altimeter
29.88 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
5,949 ft
Ceiling
6,000 ft AGL
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
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
Address
P OBOX 7129, BOISE ID 83707-1129

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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230° · 9 kt
RWY 25
247°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25 · 247° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 6,048 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored67° / 247°2,700 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0714', road, 0' from thr, 80' R of cntrln, slope 0
255', 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
U48 · 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
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Runway 07/25 surface may be poor due to damage by livestock, ground vehicles, and rodents.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • No winter maintenance is provided.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 07Runway 07/25 edges and thresholds are marked with white rock.Show FAA
  • 07There is a 14-foot road at 50 feet on the centerline of runway 07.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 1959.Show FAA

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
230° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 25

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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