Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8ID8
- Coordinates
- 45.3541, -113.8645
- Elevation
- 4,530 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- GREAT FALLS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BOISE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2008/05
- Distance from city
- 11 N
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 | 05:09 AM | 11:09Z |
| Sunrise | 05:47 AM | 11:47Z |
| Sunset | 09:27 PM | 03:27Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:05 PM | 04:05Z |
Plan a flight from 8ID8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 5,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 5,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,100 ft × 75 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pole, 30 ft, 300 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pole, 20 ft, 200 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,100 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LKT · Salmon | VOR-DME | 113.50 | r007° / 22 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8ID8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- RY 36 RECOMMENDED FOR LNDG DUE TO RY SLOPE.
- FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
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 8ID8 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 8ID8
Lewis and Clark Airstrip (8ID8) is an airport in Salmon, ID, at 4,530 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8ID8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8ID8 have a control tower?
No. Lewis and Clark Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8ID8?
Lewis and Clark Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8ID8?
Lewis and Clark Airstrip is in Salmon, ID, at an elevation of 4,530 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.3541, -113.8645.
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