Airport Identifier:
U79Elevation:
5765Latitude:
45.3790783Longitude:
-115.1967797Once one of Idaho's most popular airstrips, Chamberlain lost that status after camping amenities were removed and several major fires ravaged the area. The Forest Service still is trying to find a solution to the drainage problem at the intersection of the two runways. Wilderness camping is available at several sites adjacent to the main runway.
Airstrip Features:
Camping
Windsock
Classification:
Wild Classification
Airstrips may have basic navigation aids such as windsock and runway markers and no user facilities. Typically located in the remotest settings away from roads and communities.
Primary Runway:
7/25Length:
4100Type:
TurfStuck 'N Stay Emergency Accommodations
Member Name
Mike Hart
Airstrip Manager:KRASSEL DISTRICT RAN USFS |
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208-634-0600
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District:#7 McCall/Central |
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District Director:Dave Irvin |
Observation Date: October 18, 2022
Landed without trouble. As almost always there is one lonely deer on the west end of the airstrip, but she stays out of the way and doesn't bother anyone. Great airstrip.
Observation Date: August 11, 2021
Dry, some scattered rodent damage, generally good condition.
