Airport information
- FAA LID
- 42ID
- Coordinates
- 44.0704, -115.7932
- Elevation
- 3,392 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- SALT LAKE CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BOISE
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2023/10
- Distance from city
- 7 ESE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:24 AM | 11:24Z |
| Sunrise | 06:00 AM | 12:00Z |
| Sunset | 09:30 PM | 03:30Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:06 PM | 04:06Z |
Plan a flight from 42ID
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 4
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 4,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 4 at 4,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 4/22
2,955 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 4/22 | 2,955 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOI · Boise | VORTAC | 113.30 | r012° / 35.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 42ID. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- EMAIL: STEVEA@AECLLC.NET
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 42ID in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 42ID
Black Bear Ranch Airport (42ID) is an airport in Garden Valley, ID, at 3,392 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,955 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 42ID, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 42ID have a control tower?
No. Black Bear Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 42ID?
Black Bear Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,955 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 42ID?
Black Bear Ranch Airport is in Garden Valley, ID, at an elevation of 3,392 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.0704, -115.7932.
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