Airport information
- FAA LID
- ID56
- Coordinates
- 43.9819, -114.0440
- Elevation
- 6,660 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 17E
- Sectional chart
- SALT LAKE CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BOISE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1986/10
- Distance from city
- 20 WNW
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 | 05:17 AM | 11:17Z |
| Sunrise | 05:53 AM | 11:53Z |
| Sunset | 09:23 PM | 03:23Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:59 PM | 03:59Z |
Plan a flight from ID56
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 03
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 7,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 03 at 7,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 03/21
5,000 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,000 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for ID56.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for ID56. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- DETERMINATION PENDING.
- RISING MOUNTAINOUS TRRN ADJACENT (NORTHWEST & SOUTHEAST) TO ARPT.
- IFR & VFR MIL RTE ACCOMMODATING HI PER FIGHTER TYP ACFT OVHD.
- 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 ID56 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 ID56
Star S Ranch Airport (ID56) is an airport in Mackay, ID, at 6,660 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for ID56, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does ID56 have a control tower?
No. Star S 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 ID56?
Star S Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is ID56?
Star S Ranch Airport is in Mackay, ID, at an elevation of 6,660 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.9819, -114.0440.
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