U51

VFR

BANCROFT MUNI

BANCROFT · IDAHO

Elev
5,435'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:53Z
VFR sectional · U51
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Before you fly into U51
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
6,435'
MSL · field 5,435' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF U51

U51 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPIH (POCATELLO RGNL) · 34.0 NM away. Conditions at U51 may differ.

METAR · KPIH

Observed 18:53Z

KPIH 271853Z 25012KT 10SM BKN060 11/M04 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP118 T01111039
Wind
250° @ 12 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / -4°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
6,284 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
1 NM E
VFR sectional
SALT LAKE CITY
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GEORGE HULSE
Address
1824 LUND RD, BANCROFT ID 83217

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

tap a runway
250° · 12 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
U51 · 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
Other services
AGRI

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

  • For clearance delivery contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • No winter maintenance is provided.Show FAA
  • Caution: unmarked turf landing area located perpendicular and southeast adjacent to runway end 25.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 25Runway 7/25 runway 25 end has a farm road parallel to the runway at 125 feet left of the runway.Show FAA
  • 07Runway 7/25 runway 07 end has a farm road parallel to the runway at 125 feet right of the runway.Show FAA
  • 07+70 foot power line marked at 800 feet on the runway centerline at runway 07 end.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 15 May 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · U51

Answer card
ICAO
U51
Name
BANCROFT MUNI
Location
BANCROFT, IDAHO
Elevation
5,435 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,435 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
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
250° at 12 kt
Favored runway now

Bancroft Muni is in Bancroft, Idaho. The field elevation is 5,435 ft MSL. No control tower is published. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. The airport record does not list any runways, so verify the current runway condition and landing area before you go. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern only if that is confirmed current for your operation.

This is a high-elevation field, so expect thinner air and longer takeoff and landing rolls than you would see at lower airports. The published remarks call out a 70 ft power line near the runway 07 end. It is marked and sits about 800 ft from the runway centerline. There is also a farm road close to both ends of runway 7/25. No winter maintenance is provided. A caution is also published for an unmarked turf landing area southeast of and perpendicular to runway end 25.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current local information. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. If you are planning a night or first-time arrival, get the current Chart Supplement and verify the landing area, runway status and any local procedures before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Bancroft Muni (U51)?
The field elevation is 5,435 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning because density altitude can climb fast at this elevation.
Is there a tower at U51 Bancroft Muni?
No control tower is published for U51. Use CTAF 122.9 and make sure you are current on non-towered airport procedures.
What is the CTAF at Bancroft Muni?
CTAF is 122.9. Use it for position reports and to sort out traffic before you enter the pattern.
Does Bancroft Muni have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch.
What is the pattern altitude at U51?
Pattern altitude is not published. For a light piston, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL only if that is confirmed current for your operation.
What runway and obstacle cautions should I know for Bancroft Muni?
The published remarks call out a marked 70 ft power line near the runway 07 end. There is also a farm road close to both ends of runway 7/25, so review your approach path carefully.
Is winter maintenance provided at Bancroft Muni?
No winter maintenance is provided. Check runway and surface condition before you go, especially after snow or freezing weather.
Are there any on-field FBOs at U51?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current local service information.

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