(208) 803-5722 • [email protected]
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Smiley Creek

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Airport Identifier:

U87

Elevation:

7206

Latitude:

43.9121389

Longitude:

-114.7960556

This is another of the Idaho Division of Aeronautics' well-maintained airstrips, complete with caretaker and 2 courtesy cars ($5 per day and 30-cents per mile). The airstrip campground provides tables, stoves, showers, potable water and flush toilets. Caretakers are Bruce and Mary Ann Fuller. Phone (208) 774-2984 Food, lodging and supplies are available at a lodge 500 yards west of the airstrip.  Caretaker Start/End Dates: May 19th to mid September

Recommended you land on 14 and depart on 32 when wind conditions permit.

Update from Div. Of Aero (As of May 25th, 2025): The caretaker has arrived. Limited menu for lunch and dinner so far. They expect mid-June to offer breakfast on the weekends.

AIRPORT SPOTLIGHT (courtesy of Dan Conner the Idaho Division of Aeronautics)

 

NOTE: The webcam links open up in a window on the Idaho 511 site. You can scroll between all 3 webcams using the arrows. Click on each webcam picture to enlarge it. Scroll down below each picture for weather details.

Airstrip Features:

Camping

Potable Water

Showers

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:

14/32

Length:

4900

Type:

Grass

Live Webcams:

Smiley Creek East Smiley Creek N Smiley Creek SE

Weather Report:

Smiley Creek WX

Stuck 'N Stay Emergency Accommodations

IAA Member Hosts

Member Name

Bruce McLean

707-307-3436
[email protected]

Walking distance from Smiley Creek Airport (U87), 1/3 mile up Smiley Creek Road. 3bdr 2-bath house available (if not rented) for anyone stuck. Please text at 707-307-3436 (wifi avail at airport!). Walking distance to Smiley Creek Lodge for food, meals and supplies.

Member Name

Charles Schabacker

[email protected]
Jerome
Ketchum

Airstrip Manager:

Dan Conner
208-334-8893

District:

#6 Salmon Challis

District Director:

Richard Williams
208-861-1519
[email protected]

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