Sky Ranch South Airport Private
ID79 · Nampa, ID · 2,750 ft elevation · var 17E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- ID79
- Coordinates
- 43.5083, -116.6680
- Elevation
- 2,750 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
- Activated
- 2000/05
- Distance from city
- 8 SE
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 | 05:30 AM | 11:30Z |
| Sunrise | 06:06 AM | 12:06Z |
| Sunset | 09:31 PM | 03:31Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:07 PM | 04:07Z |
Plan a flight from ID79
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 3,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,200 ft × 35 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Brush, 25 ft, 1,320 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOI · Boise | VORTAC | 113.30 | r246° / 20.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for ID79. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC BIG SKY APCH AT 208-364-5860/5861.
- SOUTH RY 09/27 LAND RY 09, TKOF RY 27.
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 ID79 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 ID79
Sky Ranch South Airport (ID79) is an airport in Nampa, ID, at 2,750 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for ID79, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does ID79 have a control tower?
No. Sky Ranch South Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at ID79?
Sky Ranch South Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is ID79?
Sky Ranch South Airport is in Nampa, ID, at an elevation of 2,750 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.5083, -116.6680.
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