U78 Allen H Tigert Airport

Before you fly into U78

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

6,843'

MSL · field 5,843' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 13

H/W +6 · X/W 0 kt R

METAR & TAF U78

U78 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KAFO (AFTON LINCOLN COUNTY/GENERAL BOYD L EDDINS FLD) · 28.5 NM away. Conditions at U78 may differ.

METAR · KAFO

Observed 19:30Z

KAFO 271930Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM SCT014 BKN037 OVC050 03/M02 A2992 RMK AO2

Wind: 150° @ 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 3°C / -2°C
Altimeter: 29.92 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 5,805 ft
Ceiling: 3,700 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

U78 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KPIH (POCATELLO RGNL) · 47.4 NM away. Conditions at U78 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 20:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KPIH 271934Z 2720/2818 25011G19KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 OVC100 FM280300 22008KT P6SM BKN200

BASEVFR

27 20:00Z–28 03:00Z

Wind: 250° at 11 kt gusting 19 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 10,000 ft, Broken 6,000 ft
Weather: nearby showers

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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.

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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: 1 NM SE
VFR sectional: SALT LAKE CITY
ARTCC: ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility: BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: ALAN SKINNER
Phone: 208-547-2600
Address: 9 WEST 2ND SOUTH, SODA SPRINGS ID 83276

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

150° · 6 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 13

133°M

Head/Tail

+6 kt

Crosswind

0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
16/34	157° / 337°	3,500 ft	ASPH	Standard L
13/31Favored	133° / 313°	2,500 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
16	—	—	—	—	TRIL	—	15', road, 200' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 0
34	—	—	—	—	TRIL	—	—
13	—	—	—	—	—	—	45', pole, 450' from thr, 50' R of cntrln, slope 5
31	—	—	—	—	—	—	40', pline, 600' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 9

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.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

U78 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

U78 · 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: 100LL
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
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.45

U02·McCarley Field·47.7 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.18

46U·Alpine Airpark·39.9 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Allen H. Tigert Airport 122.800(208) 547-2600 WebsiteIndependent24d ago	$7.41	—

Allen H. Tigert Airport
122.800(208) 547-2600
100LL
$7.41
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.45atU02McCarley Field47.7 nmsave $1.96
Jet A$7.18at46UAlpine Airpark39.9 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

There are numerous obstacles on approach to runways 13 and 16.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
Day VFR use only.Show FAA
There is sharply descending terrain near the ends of runways 31 and 34.Show FAA

Lighting notes

The rotating beacon is out of service indefinitely.Show FAA
All runway lights are out of service indefinitely.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

16/34Nonstandard low-intensity runway lights are installed for the first 300 feet of runway 16, which is not lighted.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

16There is a highway crossing the primary surface 50 feet from the end of runway 16 that is 15 feet high. Numerous high vehicles and numerous close-in obstructions are present on the approach to runway 16.Show FAA
13There is a 12-foot parked aircraft at zero feet and 115 feet to the left of runway 13.Show FAA
31There is a 9-foot road at 60 feet on the centerline of runway 31.Show FAA
34Runway numbers are very difficult to see because the paint is 90 percent gone on runway 34.Show FAA
16Runway 16 has no markings; the paint is all gone.Show FAA
34The tri-color VASI on runway 34 is out of service indefinitely.Show FAA
16The tri-color VASI on runway 16 is out of service indefinitely.Show FAA
16There is a barn or grain elevator 100 feet tall located 775 feet from the runway and 200 feet to the left.Show FAA

Other notes

The airport was established prior to 15 May 1959.Show FAA
1Call 208-547-2600 or 208-221-4494 for service.Show FAA
16/34Runway 16/34 is in rough shape with very poor markings, untreated cracks, and rough and exposed aggregate asphalt.Show FAA
13/31Runway 13/31 is very poor, full of old and untreated cracks with grass growing through them. It has no markings and many areas where the top layer of asphalt is flaking off.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · U78

Answer card

ICAO: U78
Name: ALLEN H TIGERT
Location: SODA SPRINGS, IDAHO
Elevation: 5,843 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 6,843 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 16/34 · 3,500 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 15°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 150° at 6 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 13

Allen H Tigert Airport is in Soda Springs, Idaho. The field elevation is 5,843 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 16/34 at 3,500 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so verify the current Chart Supplement before you go. The on-field FBO is Allen H. Tigert Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (208) 547-2600 for service. The airport also lists 208-221-4494 for service calls.

This is a high-elevation field, so performance planning matters. The published remarks also flag several runway issues. Runway 16/34 has very poor markings and rough asphalt. Runway 13/31 is in poor condition with cracking, flaking asphalt and no markings. Runway 16 has no markings. The paint is gone. The rotating beacon is out of service. There are also obstructions near runway 16. A highway is close to the departure end. A tall barn or grain elevator sits left of the extended centerline. If you are new to the field, study the current Chart Supplement and plan a careful look at the runway surface before landing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at U78 Allen H Tigert Airport?

The field elevation is 5,843 ft MSL. Plan for high-density-altitude performance, especially on warm days.

What is the longest runway at Allen H Tigert Airport?

Runway 16/34 is the longest runway. It is 3,500 ft long and asphalt.

Does U78 have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for U78. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.

Is Allen H Tigert Airport towered?

No. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

What is the pattern altitude at U78?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Verify the current Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.

Which FBO is on the field at U78?

Allen H. Tigert Airport is listed on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (208) 547-2600 for service or use 208-221-4494 if needed.

What runway hazards should I know about at Allen H Tigert Airport?

The published remarks warn that runway markings are poor on both runways. Runway 16/34 has rough asphalt. Runway 13/31 has cracking, flaking asphalt and no markings. There is also a highway near the end of runway 16. A tall structure sits left of the runway 16 approach.

Is the beacon or VASI working at U78?

The rotating beacon is out of service indefinitely. The tri-color VASI on runways 16 and 34 is also out of service indefinitely.

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