Airport information
- FAA LID
- 55ID
- Coordinates
- 48.3796, -116.4848
- Elevation
- 2,220 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- GREAT FALLS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SEATTLE (ZSE)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BOISE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2010/05
- Distance from city
- 7 NE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:03 AM | 11:03Z |
| Sunrise | 04:44 AM | 11:44Z |
| Sunset | 08:51 PM | 03:51Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:33 PM | 04:33Z |
Plan a flight from 55ID
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 3,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,465 ft × 75 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,465 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| COE · Coeur D Alene | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r001° / 38.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 55ID. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
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 55ID 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 55ID
Spear Valley Airport (55ID) is an airport in Sandpoint, ID, at 2,220 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,465 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 55ID, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 55ID have a control tower?
No. Spear Valley Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 55ID?
Spear Valley Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,465 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 55ID?
Spear Valley Airport is in Sandpoint, ID, at an elevation of 2,220 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.3796, -116.4848.
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