YP1

VFR

YELLOW PINE

YELLOW PINE · IDAHO

Elev
4,742'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:51Z
VFR sectional · YP1
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Before you fly into YP1
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,742'
MSL · field 4,742' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF YP1

YP1 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMYL (MC CALL MUNI) · 26.1 NM away. Conditions at YP1 may differ.

METAR · KMYL

Observed 02:51Z

KMYL 120251Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP174 T01721033 56008
Wind
250° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / -3°C
Altimeter
30.11 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
5,884 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
1 NM SW
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
BOI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ALEX PELLEGRINI
Address
125 ELLISON ST., YELLOW PINE ID 83677

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
250° · 4 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
YP1 · 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
  • Not published
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • IREG WINTER MAINT.
  • OPS INFO - AMGR.
  • MTS & 60 FT TREES ALL QUADS. WILDLIFE INVOF HELI.
  • ALL OPS MNT CTAF; PRIORITY TO SAFETY & PUB SVC TFC; INCRD FOREST SVC OPS SUMMER MONTHS.
  • TURB, DENSITY ALT & MT PROFICIENCY RCMDD.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • H1TLOF DIMENSIONS 20 X 20. FATO DIMENSIONS 95 X 95. SAFETY AREA DIMENSIONS 12 X 12. PRIMARY INGRESS/EGRESS; 270/270 DEGS.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · YP1

Answer card
ICAO
YP1
Name
YELLOW PINE
Location
YELLOW PINE, IDAHO
Elevation
4,742 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,742 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
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
250° at 4 kt
Favored runway now

Yellow Pine Airport sits in Yellow Pine, Idaho at 4,742 ft MSL. It is a heliport with no listed runways. No control tower is published. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement and local procedures before you go.

This is a mountain field. Mountains and 60 foot trees are present in all quadrants. The published remarks also call out wildlife in the area. Expect density altitude to matter here, especially in summer. Turbulence is a real factor too. The airport remarks recommend mountain proficiency for operations into the field.

Published remarks say the touchdown and lift-off area is 20 by 20 feet. The final approach and takeoff area is 95 by 95 feet. The safety area is 12 by 12 feet. Primary ingress and egress are on 270 degrees magnetic. Operations should stay on CTAF. Priority goes to safety and public service traffic. Summer brings increased Forest Service activity. Winter maintenance is irregular, so verify surface and access conditions before arrival. No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport manager directly for current operations information.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at YP1 Yellow Pine?
The field elevation is 4,742 ft MSL. Plan for mountain performance and density altitude effects, especially in warm weather.
Is there a tower at Yellow Pine Airport?
No tower is published for YP1. Use CTAF 122.9 and keep your calls tight and clear.
Does YP1 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for Yellow Pine. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedure details before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at YP1?
The pattern altitude is not published. For a light piston, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL only if the current FAA Chart Supplement or local procedures do not specify otherwise.
What should I expect on the approach into Yellow Pine?
Expect mountains and 60 foot trees in all quadrants. The remarks also call out turbulence. Density altitude is a factor. Mountain proficiency is recommended for operations into the field.
Which FBOs are on the field at YP1?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service information.
Is Yellow Pine Airport usable in winter?
The published remarks say winter maintenance is irregular. Verify field conditions with the airport operator before you launch.
How should traffic be handled at YP1?
All operations are expected to stay on CTAF. The remarks say safety and public service traffic get priority. Summer brings increased Forest Service activity.

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