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U72 — Upper Loon Creek US Forest Service Airport

Upper Loon Creek US Forest Service Airport

Non-ToweredChallis, ID • 5,500' MSL

U72 WeatherLive METAR & TAF

U72 Runways1 runway

U72 has 1 runway. The longest is 4/22 at 2,500 ft × 75 ft (turf/dirt).

4/22No runway lights2,500 ft × 75 ftTurf/dirt

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

U72 Field Data

U72 field elevation is 5,500 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at U72 is 6,500 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL).

Field elevation5,500 ft MSL
Pattern altitude6,500 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard
Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

U72 Frequencies

CTAF 122.9 MHz — U72 is non-towered; self-announce position and intentions on CTAF.

CTAF122.9

Fly to U72

Check U72 against your personal minimums, plan a route to it, and see the best runway for the current wind — free.

Frequently Asked About U72

Is U72 (Upper Loon Creek US Forest Service Airport) a towered airport?

No, U72 is a non-towered airport. The CTAF frequency is 122.9 MHz.

How long is the runway at U72?

U72 has 1 runway (4/22). The longest runway is 2,500 feet.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at U72?

U72 uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 6,500 feet MSL at a field elevation of 5,500 feet.

What is the elevation of U72?

U72 (Upper Loon Creek US Forest Service Airport) has a field elevation of 5,500 feet MSL.

Where is U72 located?

U72 (Upper Loon Creek US Forest Service Airport) is located in Challis, ID.