YP1

VFR

YELLOW PINE

YELLOW PINE · IDAHO

Elev
4,742'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:51Z
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 04:51Z

KMYL 280451Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM SCT065 OVC090 03/M02 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP164 T00331017
Wind
360° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
3°C / -2°C
Altimeter
30.00 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
4,341 ft
Ceiling
9,000 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
1 NM SW
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY

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
360° · 3 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

  • Mountains and 60 foot trees are present in all quadrants. Wildlife is in the vicinity of the helicopter.Show FAA
  • Irregular winter maintenance.Show FAA
  • All operations maintain communication on the CTAF with priority given to safety and public service traffic. Increased Forest Service operations occur during summer months.Show FAA
  • Operations information is available from the airport manager.Show FAA
  • Turbulence, density altitude, and mountain proficiency are recommended.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • H1Touchdown and lift-off area dimensions are 20 by 20 feet. Final approach and takeoff area dimensions are 95 by 95 feet. Safety area dimensions are 12 by 12 feet. Primary ingress and egress are on 270 degrees magnetic.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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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
360° at 3 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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