U60 Big Creek Airport

Before you fly into U60

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

6,743'

MSL · field 5,743' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF U60

U60 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMYL (MC CALL MUNI) · 36.2 NM away. Conditions at U60 may differ.

METAR · KMYL

Observed 04:51Z

KMYL 280451Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM SCT065 OVC090 03/M02 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP164 T00331017

Wind: 360° @ 3 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 3°C / -2°C
Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 5,582 ft
Ceiling: 9,000 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

U60 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KMYL (MC CALL MUNI) · 36.2 NM away. Conditions at U60 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 06:00Z–29 06:00Z

TAF KMYL 280520Z 2806/2906 VRB04KT P6SM BKN050 FM281700 25007KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 FM290200 VRB04KT P6SM OVC070

BASEVFR

28 06:00Z–28 17:00Z

Wind: Variable at 4 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 5,000 ft
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: 0 NM NE
VFR sectional: GREAT FALLS
ARTCC: ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility: BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: DIV OF AERONAUTICS
Phone: 208-334-8775
Address: PO BOX 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

360° · 3 kt

See full METAR & TAF

Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

U60 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

U60 · 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: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.90

U70·Arnold Aviation·48.5 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.75

U70·Arnold Aviation·48.5 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.90atU70Arnold Aviation48.5 nm
Jet A$6.75atU70Arnold Aviation48.5 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

Trees 30 feet to 60 feet tall are adjacent to both runway edges and runway ends.Show FAA
The airport is open to ski-equipped aircraft in winter. Aircraft use the sides of the runway during ski operations.Show FAA
Big game animals are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
No telephone is available at the airport.Show FAA
Be alert for sprinklers on the runway.Show FAA
No winter maintenance is provided.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

01/19Landing on runway 19 and takeoff on runway 01 are recommended when wind conditions allow. The first 400 feet of runway 01 are rough due to uneven ground surface and undulations.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

01Runway 01/19 edges and thresholds are marked with white rock.Show FAA
01There is a cataloged obstruction at USFS ACES Road.Show FAA

Other notes

There is a one half segmented circle at midfield.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · U60

Answer card

ICAO: U60
Name: BIG CREEK
Location: BIG CREEK, IDAHO
Elevation: 5,743 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 6,743 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: 360° at 3 kt
Favored runway now: –

Big Creek Airport sits in Big Creek, Idaho. Field elevation is 5,743 ft MSL. The facts block does not list any runways, so verify the current runway condition and usable length before you go. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement and local traffic advisories before arrival.

This is a high-elevation backcountry field. Trees 30 ft to 60 ft tall sit near both runway edges and runway ends. Big game animals are also reported on and near the airport. The airport is open to ski-equipped aircraft in winter. Aircraft use the sides of the runway during ski operations. No winter maintenance is provided. Be ready for rough surface areas. The published remarks say the first 400 ft of runway 01 are rough because of uneven ground and undulations. Landing on runway 19 and takeoff on runway 01 are recommended when wind allows. White rock marks the runway 01/19 edges and thresholds. There is also a one-half segmented circle at midfield. No on-field FBOs are listed. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Big Creek (U60)?

Field elevation is 5,743 ft MSL. Plan for mountain airport performance and check density altitude before departure.

Does Big Creek have a tower or CTAF?

There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

Are there any ILS approaches at U60?

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 Big Creek?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement and local traffic advisories before flying the pattern.

Which runway should I plan to use at Big Creek?

The published remark recommends landing on runway 19 and taking off on runway 01 when wind conditions allow. The first 400 ft of runway 01 are rough due to uneven ground and undulations.

Are there any runway hazards at Big Creek?

Yes. Trees 30 ft to 60 ft tall are adjacent to both runway edges and runway ends. Sprinklers may also be on the runway. Big game animals are reported on and near the airport.

Can ski-equipped aircraft use Big Creek in winter?

Yes. The airport is open to ski-equipped aircraft in winter. Aircraft use the sides of the runway during ski operations.

Is there an FBO on the field at Big Creek?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

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