Airport information
- FAA LID
- ID59
- Coordinates
- 44.8176, -116.0680
- Elevation
- 4,918 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
- 2005/11
- Distance from city
- 5 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 | 05:21 AM | 11:21Z |
| Sunrise | 05:58 AM | 11:58Z |
| Sunset | 09:34 PM | 03:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:11 PM | 04:11Z |
Plan a flight from ID59
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 5,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 5,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
1,900 ft × 90 ft · TURF-DIRT- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 50 ft, 1,760 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 1,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNJ · Donnelly | VORTAC | 116.20 | r044° / 6.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for ID59. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 ID59 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 ID59
Flying A Ranch Airport (ID59) is an airport in Lake Fork, ID, at 4,918 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 ID59, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does ID59 have a control tower?
No. Flying A 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 ID59?
Flying A Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is ID59?
Flying A Ranch Airport is in Lake Fork, ID, at an elevation of 4,918 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.8176, -116.0680.
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