U88

VFR

GARDEN VALLEY

GARDEN VALLEY · IDAHO

Elev
3,177'
Longest RWY
3,850'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into U88
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,177'
MSL · field 3,177' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 28
H/W +17 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF U88

U88 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBOI (BOISE AIR TRML/GOWEN FLD) · 32.7 NM away. Conditions at U88 may differ.

METAR · KBOI

Observed 01:53Z

KBOI 280153Z AUTO 29017KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP140 T01281011
Wind
290° @ 17 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / -1°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
3,675 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
2 NM SE
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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290° · 17 kt
RWY 28
279°M
Head/Tail
+17 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 28

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 28 · 279° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,177 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored99° / 279°3,850 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
104', fence, 0' from thr, 80' R of cntrln, slope 0
284', fence, 0' from thr, 65' 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
U88 · 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

  • There are numerous additional obstructions on the approach ends of both runways consisting of mountain ridges and trees. Trees 30 feet to 50 feet tall are located on both edges of the runway.Show FAA
  • Watch for sprinkler heads on the runway.Show FAA
  • No telephone is available at the airport.Show FAA
  • The airport is located in a mountain valley.Show FAA
  • United States Forest Service helicopter operations are adjacent to the southeast end of the airport.Show FAA
  • There is no winter maintenance.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 10/28Recommended landing runway is 10 and takeoff runway is 28 if winds allow.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 10Runway 10/28 edges and thresholds are marked with white rocks.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport is not in compliance with FAR Part 157.Show FAA
  • There is a half segmented circle.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · U88

Answer card
ICAO
U88
Name
GARDEN VALLEY
Location
GARDEN VALLEY, IDAHO
Elevation
3,177 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,177 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 3,850 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 17 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 28

Garden Valley Airport sits in Garden Valley, Idaho. The field elevation is 3,177 ft MSL. It has one runway, 10/28, which is 3,850 ft long and surfaced with turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport is in a mountain valley. Expect terrain to matter on arrival and departure. Published remarks call out mountain ridges and trees near both approach ends. Trees 30 ft to 50 ft tall also line both edges of the runway. Watch for sprinkler heads on the runway. There is no winter maintenance, so surface condition can change fast.

The recommended landing runway is 10 if winds allow. The recommended takeoff runway is 28 if winds allow. The runway edges and thresholds are marked with white rocks. United States Forest Service helicopter operations are adjacent to the southeast end of the airport. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so plan to verify services with the airport operator or by calling the field before you go. This is a good airport to brief carefully before a first visit, especially with the valley terrain and the lack of published ILS support.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at U88 Garden Valley?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does U88 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for U88. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you depart.
What is the longest runway at Garden Valley Airport?
U88 has one runway. Runway 10/28 is the longest runway at 3,850 ft on turf.
Is Garden Valley Airport towered?
No. U88 is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announced traffic calls.
Which runway should I use at U88?
The published remark says runway 10 is recommended for landing if winds allow. Runway 28 is recommended for takeoff if winds allow.
Are there any runway hazards at Garden Valley Airport?
Yes. Published remarks mention mountain ridges and trees near both approach ends. Trees 30 ft to 50 ft tall are also along both runway edges. Watch for sprinkler heads on the runway.
Is there winter maintenance at U88?
No winter maintenance is published. Check conditions carefully before you go, especially after snow or freezing weather.
Are there any FBOs on the field at U88?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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