U97

VFR

HOWE

HOWE · IDAHO

Elev
4,930'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
VFR sectional · U97
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Before you fly into U97
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,930'
MSL · field 4,930' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF U97

U97 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KIDA (IDAHO FALLS RGNL) · 46.7 NM away. Conditions at U97 may differ.

METAR · KIDA

Observed 20:53Z

KIDA 272053Z 29007KT 10SM FEW048 BKN070 BKN085 08/M04 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP129 T00831039 58005
Wind
290° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / -4°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
5,298 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
4 NM NW
VFR sectional
SALT LAKE CITY
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BILL MCDONALD
Address
1357 W 3800 NORTH, ARCO ID 83244

Flight service · Hours

FSS BOI
BOISE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
290° · 7 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
U97 · 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
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • The airport is used heavily by agricultural spraying planes during summer.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • Fifteen to twenty feet tall farm machinery may be parked on the approach to runway 13, 230 feet from the end of the runway.Show FAA
  • Runway 13/31 touchdown zones are defined with white blocks and reflectors.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 31Additional obstruction is a 15-foot road at 100 feet on the centerline of runway 31.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · U97

Answer card
ICAO
U97
Name
HOWE
Location
HOWE, IDAHO
Elevation
4,930 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,930 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
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 7 kt
Favored runway now

HOWE (U97) sits in Howe, Idaho at 4,930 ft MSL. This is a non-towered field with CTAF 122.9. No runways are listed in the facts block, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go for the latest runway status and any operational changes. No ILS approaches are published here.

The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the correct traffic pattern altitude before departure. The airport sits in a high-elevation area, so expect the usual performance hit on warm days. Density altitude can climb fast here.

The published remarks matter. The airport is used heavily by agricultural spraying aircraft during summer. Clearance delivery is handled through Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. There are also reported obstructions near the runway area, including farm machinery near the approach to runway 13 and a road near the centerline of runway 31. The remarks also note marked touchdown zones on runway 13/31. No on-field FBOs are listed, so contact the airport operator directly before arrival if you need fuel or ramp details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at HOWE (U97)?
The field elevation is 4,930 ft MSL. Plan for high-density-altitude performance, especially in summer.
Is HOWE towered or uncontrolled?
HOWE is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and make standard non-towered position calls.
Does U97 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for U97. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before flight.
What runway is available at HOWE?
The facts block does not list any runways. Verify the current runway status in the FAA Chart Supplement before you depart.
What should I know about traffic at HOWE in summer?
The airport is used heavily by agricultural spraying aircraft during summer. Expect extra low-level traffic and stay sharp on the CTAF.
Are there obstructions near the runway at HOWE?
Yes. The published remarks mention 15 to 20 ft farm machinery near the approach to runway 13. They also mention a 15 ft road near the centerline of runway 31.
Who handles clearance delivery for HOWE?
Clearance delivery is handled through Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. Use that number for current clearance coordination.
Are there any on-field FBOs at U97?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts block. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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