U87

VFR

SMILEY CREEK

SMILEY CREEK · IDAHO

Elev
7,206'
Longest RWY
4,900'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:47Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into U87
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
8,206'
MSL · field 7,206' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 14
H/W +0 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF U87

U87 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSUN (FRIEDMAN MEML) · 32.8 NM away. Conditions at U87 may differ.

METAR · KSUN

Observed 23:47Z

KSUN 272347Z 24004KT 10SM SCT045 BKN070 08/M07 A2989
Wind
240° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / -7°C
Altimeter
29.89 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
8,133 ft
Ceiling
7,000 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 E
VFR sectional
SALT LAKE CITY
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
IDAHO DIV OF AERONAUTICS
Address
P O BOX 7129, BOISE ID 83707-1129

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

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240° · 4 kt
RWY 14
138°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 138° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 8,206 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored138° / 318°4,900 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
144', fence, 0' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 0
325', fence, 0' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 0

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
U87 · 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

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

  • No winter maintenance is provided.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • Extremely high density altitude conditions exist during summer months.Show FAA
  • Be alert for sprinklers and stand pipes on the edge of the runway.Show FAA
  • The airport is located in a valley surrounded by high mountainous terrain.Show FAA
  • Landing on runway 14 and taking off from runway 32 is recommended when wind conditions allow.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 14Runways 14 and 32 edges and thresholds are marked with white rock boundary markers.Show FAA
  • 32At runway 32 end, there is a 5-foot fence 200 feet on the centerline, a 2-foot berm 60 feet on the centerline, 15-foot brush 75 feet and 100 feet left, and a 2-foot sprinkler valve 50 feet 35 feet left.Show FAA
  • 14There is a 4-foot fence 200 feet on the centerline, plus a 3-foot berm and a creek 60 feet on the centerline at runway 14 end.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The private land is leased to the Idaho Division of Aeronautics.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · U87

Answer card
ICAO
U87
Name
SMILEY CREEK
Location
SMILEY CREEK, IDAHO
Elevation
7,206 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
8,206 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
14/32 · 4,900 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
240° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14

Smiley Creek Airport is in Smiley Creek, Idaho. The field elevation is 7,206 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 14/32 is 4,900 ft long and turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The traffic pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport sits in a valley surrounded by high mountainous terrain. That matters here. Summer density altitude can be extreme. Performance planning should be conservative. No winter maintenance is provided.

Published remarks also call out obstructions near both runway ends. Runway 32 has a fence, berm, brush and a sprinkler valve near the centerline. Runway 14 has a fence, berm and a creek near the centerline. White rock boundary markers mark the runway edges and thresholds. The remarks recommend landing runway 14 and taking off runway 32 when wind allows. There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone if you need current fuel or services before arrival. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Smiley Creek (U87)?
U87 has one runway, 14/32. It is 4,900 ft long and turf.
What is the field elevation at Smiley Creek Airport?
The field elevation is 7,206 ft MSL. That elevation makes density altitude a real factor in summer.
Is Smiley Creek towered?
No. Smiley Creek has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.
Does U87 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for U87. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Smiley Creek?
The pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any runway obstructions at Smiley Creek?
Yes. Runway 32 has a fence, berm, brush and a sprinkler valve near the centerline. Runway 14 has a fence, berm and a creek near the centerline.
Is winter maintenance provided at U87?
No winter maintenance is provided. Plan for surface conditions to vary with season and verify the runway status before departure.
Which FBOs are on the field at Smiley Creek?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current service availability.

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