U79 Chamberlain USFS Airport

Before you fly into U79

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

6,765'

MSL · field 5,765' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF U79

U79 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMYL (MC CALL MUNI) · 48.3 NM away. Conditions at U79 may differ.

METAR · KMYL

Observed 01:51Z

KMYL 280151Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC060 06/M03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP157 T00561033

Wind: 000° @ 0 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 6°C / -3°C
Altimeter: 29.95 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 6,031 ft
Ceiling: 6,000 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

U79 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KMYL (MC CALL MUNI) · 48.3 NM away. Conditions at U79 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KMYL 272320Z 2800/2824 32006KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 TEMPO 2800/2803 VRB10G20KT -SHRASN OVC040 FM280300 VRB04KT P6SM BKN050 FM281700 25007KT P6SM BKN060

BASEVFR

28 00:00Z–28 03:00Z

Wind: 320° at 6 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: 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.

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 E
VFR sectional: GREAT FALLS
ARTCC: ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility: BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: KRASSEL DISTRICT RANGER
Phone: 208-634-0600
Address: 500 NORTH MISSION STREET, MC CALL ID 83638

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

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

Calm

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Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

U79 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

U79 · 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: No

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$8.09

KMYL·McCall Aviation·48.3 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$8.04

KMYL·McCall Aviation·48.3 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$8.09atKMYLMcCall Aviation48.3 nm
Jet A$8.04atKMYLMcCall Aviation48.3 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

Runway 15/33 has a plus 2 feet pipe and minus 2 feet ditch across the runway north of the runway 07/25 intersection. The first 300 feet of runway 33 is closed.Show FAA
There are 70-foot trees adjacent to all runway edges.Show FAA
No telephone is available at the airport.Show FAA
There is extensive rodent activity on both runways.Show FAA
The airport is subject to temporary closure every spring due to soft runways.Show FAA
A private stone breaker airport is located 1 nautical mile northeast of Chamberlain USFS.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

07Runways 07/25 and 15/33 have threshold markings and the runways are outlined with yellow rocks which are barely visible.Show FAA
07Runway 07 is located in high mountainous terrain surrounded by 70-foot to 80-foot tall trees.Show FAA
15Runway 15 is located in high mountainous and timbered terrain.Show FAA
07There are 35-foot trees 40 feet on the centerline of runway 07.Show FAA
15Runway 15 has a 150-foot timbered hill located 1200 feet on the centerline.Show FAA
25There is a timbered ridge 325 feet high located 5000 feet on the centerline of runway 25.Show FAA
33There is a timbered ridge 275 feet high located 2100 feet on the centerline of runway 33, with 35-foot trees at 300 feet on the centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

This condition existed prior to 12/31/58.Show FAA
07/25The runway end at 25 has a rough surface for the first 300 feet of the runway.Show FAA
15/33Runway 15/33 has a rough and uneven surface.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · U79

Answer card

ICAO: U79
Name: CHAMBERLAIN USFS
Location: CHAMBERLAIN GUARD STATION, IDAHO
Elevation: 5,765 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 6,765 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: 18°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now: –

Chamberlain USFS Airport is at Chamberlain Guard Station in Idaho. The field elevation is 5,765 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts block, so verify the current field condition with the airport operator before you plan a landing. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the correct traffic pattern guidance before arrival.

This is a high mountain strip with trees close to the runway environment. Published remarks note 70-foot to 80-foot trees around the field. Runway 07 is in mountainous terrain with 35-foot trees near the centerline. Runway 33 has a timbered ridge on final and the first 300 feet of runway 33 is closed. The runway end at 25 has a rough surface for the first 300 feet. There are also 70-foot trees along all runway edges. Expect soft runway conditions in spring. The airport is subject to temporary closure every spring because of soft runways.

No on-field FBOs are listed. No telephone is available at the airport. For any current runway status, closure, or access question, call the airport operator directly before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Chamberlain USFS (U79)?

The field elevation is 5,765 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff roll, climb performance and density altitude planning.

Is there a tower at Chamberlain USFS Airport?

No. The airport is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.

Are there any published ILS approaches at U79?

No ILS approaches are published for U79. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedure changes before flight.

What is the pattern altitude at Chamberlain USFS?

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement before operating in the pattern.

What runway hazards should I expect at Chamberlain USFS?

Published remarks call out 70-foot trees along all runway edges, 35-foot trees near runway 07 and a timbered ridge on the runway 33 centerline. The first 300 feet of runway 33 is closed. The runway end at 25 has a rough surface for the first 300 feet.

Is Chamberlain USFS subject to seasonal closure?

Yes. The airport is subject to temporary closure every spring because of soft runways. Check with the airport operator before departure.

Are there any on-field FBOs at U79?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts block. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current service availability.

Can I get fuel or phone service at Chamberlain USFS?

No telephone is available at the airport. Fuel service is not listed in the facts block, so verify current availability with the airport operator before you go.

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