Airport information
- FAA LID
- ID29
- Coordinates
- 46.6974, -115.9840
- Elevation
- 2,249 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
- 1980/05
- Distance from city
- 18 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 | 04:11 AM | 11:11Z |
| Sunrise | 04:50 AM | 11:50Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 03:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:21 PM | 04:21Z |
Plan a flight from ID29
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 3,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
2,600 ft × 150 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 200 ft, 20 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 150 ft, 300 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,600 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for ID29.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for ID29. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- MONITOR 122.9 VHF.
- CTN; DEER/ELK/HORSES & CATTLE ON RWY.
- (A52-1) TREES 50' TO 500' FROM RWY BOTH SIDES.
- ADDITIONAL CONTACT - NICK GRACHANIN - 208-935-8061 - NFGRACHANIN@GMAIL.COM
- FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
- MONITOR 122.9 VHF
- CLSD WINTERS.
- APPROACH HAZARDOUS--LAND NORTH; TAKEOFF SOUTH.
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 ID29 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 ID29
Big Island Airport (ID29) is an airport in Orofino, ID, at 2,249 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for ID29, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does ID29 have a control tower?
No. Big Island Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at ID29?
Big Island Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is ID29?
Big Island Airport is in Orofino, ID, at an elevation of 2,249 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.6974, -115.9840.
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