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3U2 - Johnson Creek

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44.9117222, -115.4855278

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Description

Johnson creek is the premier backcountry airport in Idaho. The runway is extremely well maintained and all amenties for camping are provided including numerous campsites, firepits, firewood, showers, fresh water, WiFi access, and a refrigerator. During the summer two caretakers are present to maintain the facilities. Bringing a few dollars to leave in the donation box is much appreciated as well.

The town of Yellow Pine is a short drive to the north. Often shuttles run into town and back.

For the price of a short hike, a hot springs bathtub is accessible from the airport. The trail starts at midfield on the west side across from the maintenance shed (see photos for the sign). Follow it to the south and then about 400 vertical feet up the mountain. Be mindful while hiking along the trail as it crosses private property.

Please review the operating proceedures document before arriving. Takeoffs to the south are strongly discouraged for noise abatement of the house there (the owners of the airport's land).

Last updated: 2023-05-05 06:34:15 UTC

Transient Parking

Last updated: 2023-03-07 07:03:14 UTC

Fuel Location

Landing & Tie-down Fees

Crew Car Availability

WiFi Access

Last updated: 2023-03-07 04:40:47 UTC

Airport Statistics

Location: Yellow Pine, ID

Elevation: 4,960ft

Sectional: Great Falls

Activation date: Nov 1959

Fuel: None

Runway 17/35: 3,400ft

Access: Open to the public

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Estab prior to oct 1959.
Addnl 250 ft of length avbl for tkof on ry 35 end.
No winter maintenance.
Numerous +60' trees adjacent to each side of ry.
Be alert for sprinklers on ry.
Recommend land rwy 17; tkof rwy 35 when wind conditions allow.
Big game animals on & invof airport.
Special considerations should be given to density altitude, turbulence, and mountain flying proficiency.
For cd ctc salt lake artcc at 801-320-2568.
Trrn ctn - 1500 ft rdg at 4000 ft, 400 ft r (n of rwy 17).
1/2 segmented circle.
Caretaker in attendance durg summer months.
900 ft ridge 4000 ft on cntrln; 4 ft fence 115 ft on cntrln + 30-60 ft trees 600 ft on cntrln.
Has +110 ft house, trnn, & trees 500 ft on cntrln; 50 ft trees 300 ft on cntrln.

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