Airport Identifier:
2U0Elevation:
4958Latitude:
43.4983611Longitude:
-115.5469722Sometimes just called Prairie, this long and well-maintained airstrip is owned and operated by the state. It is located about one-mile east of the small town of Prairie.
AIRPORT SPOTLIGHT (courtesy of Dan Conner the Idaho Division of Aeronautics)
Airstrip Features:
Windsock
Segmented Circle
Classification:
Developed Classification
Airstrips have basic navigational aids and some additional services such as restrooms or camping facilities. May have road access to nearby attractions. Typically located in areas of high use, often in remote settings but maybe accessed by improved roads.
Primary Runway:
6/24Length:
5400Type:
Airstrip Manager:Dan Conner, ITD |
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District:#3 Treasure Valley |
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District Director:Christopher Marshall |
Observation Date: April 10, 2025
East end of the runway is in good condition, pretty much dry and good dirt. The west end of the runway was still wet and didn't look inviting. We landed and had no trouble turning around to take off. Another aircraft was parked.
Observation Date: December 30, 2023
Soft but not muddy. Even the east end. Strong wind from the east.
Observation Date: May 20, 2022
Smith Prairie is in great shape! Nice and dry.