Airport information
- FAA LID
- ID28
- Coordinates
- 45.3798, -115.5059
- Elevation
- 2,172 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 18E
- 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
- 1953/10
- Distance from city
- 10 SW
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 | 04:16 AM | 11:16Z |
| Sunrise | 04:54 AM | 11:54Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 03:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 04:12Z |
Plan a flight from ID28
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy NE
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy NE at 3,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway NE/SW
1,900 ft × 200 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| NE/SW | 1,900 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for ID28.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for ID28. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ESTAB PRIOR TO 12/31/58.
- 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 ID28 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 ID28
Mackay Bar Airport (ID28) is an airport in Dixie, ID, at 2,172 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for ID28, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does ID28 have a control tower?
No. Mackay Bar Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at ID28?
Mackay Bar Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is ID28?
Mackay Bar Airport is in Dixie, ID, at an elevation of 2,172 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.3798, -115.5059.
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