Location
Latitude: |
44-31-24.9840N (44.523607) |
Longitude: |
114-13-04.5780W (-114.217938) |
Elevation: |
5075.9 feet MSL (1547 m MSL) |
Magnetic Variation: |
12.2 E (as of June 2026 from WMM2020 model) |
Time Zone: |
UTC -7.0 (Standard Time) UTC -6.0 (Daylight Savings Time) |
From City: |
01 N.M. NE of Challis, Idaho |
Found On: |
Great Falls Chart |
FAA Region: |
ANM |
Contacts
Manager: |
Publicly owned: |
| CAMERON DAVIS PO BOX 587 CHALLIS, ID 83226 (208) 833-4617 |
CITY OF CHALLIS PO BOX 587 CHALLIS, ID 83226 208-879-2386 |
Operations
Airport Status: |
Operational |
Facility Use: |
Public |
Type: |
Airport |
Activation Date: |
04/1940 |
Control tower: |
No |
Attendance (Months/Days/Hours): |
Months/Days/Hours ALL/MON-FRI/0700-1700 |
Boundary ARTCC: |
ZLC (Salt Lake City) |
Responsible ARTCC: |
ZLC (Salt Lake City) |
Lighting Schedule: |
SS-SR |
Segmented Circle Indicator: |
Yes |
Traffic Pattern Altitude (MSL): |
6076 feet (1852 m) |
NOTAMs Facility: |
LLJ |
NOTAM-D Service: |
Yes |
International Airport of Entry: |
No |
Customs Landing Rights: |
No |
Military Landing Rights: |
Yes |
Civil/Military Joint Use: |
No |
Based Aircraft
Annual Operations (as of )
Communications
| CTAF: | 122.800 |
| Unicom: | 122.800 |
| ASOS: | 119.275 (208-844-2785) |
- APCH/DEP SVC PRVDD BY SALT LAKE ARTCC (ZLC) ON FREQS 132.4/338.3 (SALMON RCAG).
Fixed Based Operators (FBOs) & Fuel
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Area Code: 208 |
| Business Name | Frequency | Phone | Fuel Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobs Airmotive, Inc.
|
Unicom 122.8 | 879-5900 | 100LL, Jet A |
| Middle Fork Aviation
|
879-5728 | 100LL, Jet A |
Flight Service Stations
| Primary | Alternate | |
| FSS on Field: | N | |
| FSS Name (ID): | Boise(BOI) | |
| Frequency: | ||
| Toll Free Phone: | 1-800-WX-BRIEF |
Instrument Procedures / Charts
FAA Terminal Procedures valid from 0901Z 06/11/26 to 0901Z 07/09/26.
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APD - Airport Diagram
DP - Departure Procedure Charts
HOT - Hot Spots
IAP - Instrument Approach Procedure Charts
MIN - Minimums
STAR - Standard Terminal Arrival Charts
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Navigation Aids (Navaids) near CHL
| Dist (NM) | ID | Morse Code | Name | Type | Freq | True Hdg | Mag Hdg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.4 | LKT | . _ . . _ . _ _ | Salmon | VOR-DME | 113.50 | 10 | 358 |
| 71.6 | HLE | . . . . . _ . . . | Hailey | NDB-DME | 220 | 180 | 168 |
| 83.3 | DLN | _ . . . _ . . _ . | Dillon | VOR-DME | 113.00 | 57 | 45 |
| 86.1 | DNJ | _ . . _ . . _ _ _ | Donnelly | VOR-DME | 116.20 | 280 | 267 |
| 90.1 | DBS | _ . . _ . . . . . . | Dubois | VORTAC | 116.90 | 106 | 94 |
| 98.5 | HDG | . . . . _ . . _ _ . | Steelhead | NDB | 211 | 191 | 179 |
Nearby Airports with Fuel
| Dist (NM) | Name (Airport IDs) | True Hdg | Mag Hdg | Fuel Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.1 | Stanley Airport (2U7) | 238 | 226 | 100LL |
| 38.7 | Lemhi County Airport (SMN KSMN SMN) | 21 | 9 | 100, Jet A |
| 61.3 | Friedman Meml Airport (SUN KSUN SUN) | 183 | 171 | 100LL, Jet A-1+ |
| 67.1 | Arco-Butte County Airport (KAOC AOC) | 145 | 133 | 100LL |
| 76.9 | Cascade Airport (U70) | 269 | 256 | 100LL, Jet A |
| 80.3 | West Fork Lodge Airport (4U7) | 0 | 348 | Mogas |
| 83.3 | Mc Call Municipal Airport (MYL KMYL MYL) | 285 | 272 | 100LL, Jet A, Jet A-1+ |
| 83.3 | Dillon Airport (DLN KDLN DLN) | 57 | 45 | 100LL, Jet A, Jet A+ |
| 96.1 | Council Municipal Airport (U82) | 278 | 265 | 100LL |
| 99.3 | Gooding Municipal Airport (GNG KGNG GNG) | 194 | 182 | 100LL, Jet A |
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS)
Remarks
| A110-1 | BE ALERT HELICOPTER OPNS ADJACENT SOUTHEAST END OF ARPT. |
| A110-2 | ASOS WX STN ON ARPT. |
| A110-3 | ARPT LCTD IN HIGH MTN VALLEY. |
| A110-4 | DEER ON & INVOF ARPT. |
| A110-5 | RWY 17/35 RECOMMEND LAND RWY 17; TKOF RWY 35 WHEN WND CONDITIONS PERMIT. |
| A110-6 | FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568. |
| A43-17 | RWY 17 PAPI UNUSBL BYD 7 DEGS RIGHT & LEFT OF CNTRLN: RWY 17 PAPI UNUSBL BYD 2.5 NM FM THR DUE TO TRRN. |
| E111 | ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959. |
Runways
Runway Summary
| Runways: | 17/35 |
| Longest Runway: | 17/35 is 4601 ft (1402 m) long |
| Runways with an Instrument Approach: |
CHL Airport Runway Details
| Runway 17/35 | 4601 ft x 60 ft (1402 m x 18 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | 3RD PARTY SURVEY as of 09/18/2020 | |
| Surface: | Asphalt - Excellent condition - No special surface treatment | |
| Runway Edge Lights: | Medium Intensity | |
Runway Weight Bearing Capacity (in thousands of pounds) |
||
| Single Wheel Landing Gear: | 30.0 | |
Runway 17 |
Runway 35 |
|
Elevation: |
5005.8 | 5075.9 |
Latitude: |
44-31-47.6939N | 44-31-02.2731N |
Longitude: |
114-13-04.5701W | 114-13-04.5855W |
|
Runway True Alignment: |
180 | 000 |
Glide Path Angle: |
4.0 degrees | 0.0 degrees |
Traffic Pattern: |
Left | Left |
Runway Markings Type: |
Basic | Basic |
Runway Markings Condition: |
Good | Good |
Object at End: |
PLINE | |
Object Height: |
40 | |
Object Marked/Lighted?: |
Marked | |
Distance from End: |
1450 | |
Object Centerline Offset: |
0 ft. left and right of centerline | |
Visual Glide Slope Indicators: |
2-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway | |
Threshold Crossing Height: |
40 |
Services
Airframe Repair: |
Major |
Powerplant Repair: |
Major |
Bottled Oxygen: |
High Pressure / Low Pressure |
Bulk Oxygen: |
High Pressure / Low Pressure |
Fuel Available: |
100LL, Jet A |
Landing Fees: |
No |
Parking: |
Hangars and tiedowns available |
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