U86

VFR

FAIRFIELD/FROSTENSON AIRFIELD

FAIRFIELD · IDAHO

Elev
5,058'
Longest RWY
2,950'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:47Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into U86
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
6,058'
MSL · field 5,058' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 08
H/W +0 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF U86

U86 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSUN (FRIEDMAN MEML) · 24.0 NM away. Conditions at U86 may differ.

METAR · KSUN

Observed 00:47Z

KSUN 280047Z COR 36004KT 10SM BKN080 08/M08 A2990
Wind
360° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / -8°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
5,457 ft
Ceiling
8,000 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
0 NM S
VFR sectional
SALT LAKE CITY
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ANDREW BRACKMAN
Address
PO BOX 430, FAIRFIELD ID 83327

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
360° · 4 kt
RWY 08
073°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 08

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 073° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 6,058 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored73° / 253°2,950 ftDIRT08 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0815', road, 0' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 0
2640', pole, 230' from thr, 95' R of cntrln, slope 5

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
U86 · 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

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

  • Irregular winter maintenance. Check runway condition before use with the airport manager.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 08There is a 15-foot road at runway end 100 feet left.Show FAA
  • 26Numerous obstructions within 300 feet of runway end; a 15-foot road at runway end 100 feet right; a 35-foot power line 100 feet from runway end 75 feet right.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 · U86

Answer card
ICAO
U86
Name
FAIRFIELD/FROSTENSON AIRFIELD
Location
FAIRFIELD, IDAHO
Elevation
5,058 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,058 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 2,950 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
360° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08

Fairfield/Frostenson Airfield sits near Fairfield, Idaho. Field elevation is 5,058 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 2,950 ft long and surfaced with dirt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light piston pattern at about 6,058 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The airport is high enough that density altitude will matter on warm days. Expect performance to be a real factor.

Published remarks call out irregular winter maintenance. Check runway condition with the airport manager before use. The runway ends also have nearby obstructions. At the 08 end there is a 15-foot road 100 feet left of the runway end. At the 26 end there are numerous obstructions within 300 feet of the runway end. There is also a 15-foot road 100 feet right of the runway end plus a 35-foot power line 100 feet from the end, 75 feet right. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Fairfield/Frostenson Airfield (U86)?
U86 has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 2,950 ft long and dirt surfaced. That is the longest runway on the field.
What is the field elevation at U86?
The field elevation is 5,058 ft MSL. That elevation makes density altitude a real planning item on warm days.
Is there a tower at Fairfield/Frostenson Airfield?
No. U86 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic work and check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other current procedures.
Does U86 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for U86. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach options before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at U86?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any runway obstructions at U86?
Yes. The 08 end has a 15-foot road 100 feet left of the runway end. The 26 end has numerous obstructions within 300 feet of the runway end. It also has a 15-foot road 100 feet right of the end plus a 35-foot power line 100 feet from the end, 75 feet right.
Is winter runway maintenance reliable at U86?
No. The published remarks say winter maintenance is irregular. Check runway condition with the airport manager before use.
Which FBOs are on the field at U86?
None are listed on-field. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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