KSMN

VFR

LEMHI COUNTY

SALMON · IDAHO

Elev
4,044.2'
Longest RWY
5,510'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KSMN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,044.2'
MSL · field 4,044.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KSMN

Current METAR

Observed 21:56Z

KSMN 272156Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM SCT100 11/M08 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP131 T01111078
Wind
VAR @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / -8°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
4,547 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
4 NM S
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
SMN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHARLES LAMOURE
Address
206 COURTHOUSE DRIVE, SALMON ID 83467

Flight service · Hours

FSS BOI
BOISE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 4 kt
RWY 35
355°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 355° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,044 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored175° / 355°5,510 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 17
KSMN · IAP
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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
100A
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
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

  • Taxiway access to aircraft ramp located on southeast end of airport is closed.Show FAA
  • Cold temperature airport. Altitude correction required at or below minus 12 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • Retroreflective reflectors are on the parallel taxiway and ramp area.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lighting is active on runway 17/35. Runway end identifier lights are on runway 17 and runway 35. Precision approach path indicator is on runway 17. Use CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 17Use right traffic pattern for night operations only.Show FAA
  • 35There is a mountain 1000 feet above airport elevation located 3 miles from runway 35.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Constructed prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSMN

Answer card
ICAO
KSMN
Name
LEMHI COUNTY
Location
SALMON, IDAHO
Elevation
4,044.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,044.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 5,510 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Lemhi County Airport sits near Salmon, Idaho. The field elevation is 4,044.2 ft MSL. It has one runway, 17/35, which is 5,510 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 12 degrees Celsius. Runway 17/35 has medium intensity lighting. Runway end identifier lights are installed on both ends. A PAPI is on runway 17. Use CTAF for lighting.

Three on-field FBOs are listed. Lemhi County Airport, McCall Aviation and Gem Air are all on the field. They carry 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. The southeast ramp access is closed. There are retroreflective markers on the parallel taxiway and ramp area. Runway 35 has a mountain about 1,000 ft above airport elevation three miles out. Plan your departure and arrival with terrain in mind. Night ops use right traffic on runway 17/35 only.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KSMN?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement gives a different procedure.
Does KSMN have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KSMN. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest instrument procedure list before you go.
What are the runway details at Lemhi County Airport?
KSMN has one runway. Runway 17/35 is asphalt and 5,510 ft long. The magnetic headings listed are 188° and 8°.
Is Lemhi County Airport towered?
No. KSMN is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBOs are on the field at KSMN?
The listed on-field FBOs are Lemhi County Airport, McCall Aviation and Gem Air. They carry 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
What should I know about night operations at KSMN?
Use right traffic for night operations only on runway 17/35. The runway has medium intensity lighting. Runway end identifier lights are installed on both ends. A PAPI is on runway 17.
Are there terrain or density altitude concerns at KSMN?
Yes. The field elevation is 4,044.2 ft MSL. A mountain about 1,000 ft above airport elevation sits three miles from runway 35. Performance and climb planning matter.
Are there any special operating notes for cold weather at KSMN?
Yes. The airport is published as a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 12 degrees Celsius.

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