Airport information
- FAA LID
- ID85
- Coordinates
- 46.7874, -116.1680
- Elevation
- 2,827 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 19E
- 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
- 1947/05
- Distance from city
- 0 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 | 08:42 PM | 03:42Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:22 PM | 04:22Z |
Plan a flight from ID85
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 3,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
3,000 ft × 150 ft · TURF-GRVL (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 80 ft, 800 ft from threshold — 10:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MQG · Nez Perce | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r030° / 37.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for ID85. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- EXISTED PRIOR TO DEC 31 1958.
- NO WINTER MAINTENANCE.
- NUMEROUS (IN TOWN) OBSTNS ON APCH TO RY 35.
- FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
- LEASEE. OWNER OF PROPERTY IS CLEARWATER - POTLATCH TIMBER PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (C-PTPA) 10250 HWY 12 DROFINO, ID 83544 (208) 476-5612.
- ADDITIONAL CONTACT: NICK GRACHANIN - 208-935-8061 - NFGRACHANIN@GMAIL.COM
- MAINTAINED OPNL WIDTH APRXLY 20 FT.
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 ID85 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 ID85
Elk River Airport (ID85) is an airport in Elk River, ID, at 2,827 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for ID85, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does ID85 have a control tower?
No. Elk River Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at ID85?
Elk River Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is ID85?
Elk River Airport is in Elk River, ID, at an elevation of 2,827 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.7874, -116.1680.
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