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U79AIRPORT

CHAMBERLAIN USFS

CHAMBERLAIN GUARD STATION, Idaho

5,765 ft MSL

2

Runways

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

Quick Facts

FAA

U79

Elevation

5,765 ft MSL

Runways

2

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

45.379, -115.197

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

5,765 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

SEATTLE

Coordinates

45.3791, -115.1968

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

— — —Updated

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at U79. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Johnson Creek facing NorthEast
Live

Johnson Creek

NorthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

33 NM away

Weather camera at West Fork Airstrip facing South
Live

West Fork Airstrip

South · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

65 NM away

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDEndsLengthWidthSurfaceLightsWeight BearingPCN
07/2507 / 254,100 ft200 ftTURF-DIRT---
15/3315 / 332,700 ft140 ftTURF---

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyNameCall SignUseHours
CTAF122.9CHAMBERLAIN USFS-CTAF-

Airport Remarks

  • EXISTED PRIOR TO 12/31/58.
  • APRT SUBJ TEMPO CLSD ERY SPRING TO SOFT RWYS.
  • +70 FT TREES ADJ TO ALL RWY EDGES.
  • EXTSV RODENT ACTIVITY ON BOTH RWYS.
  • NO FONE AVBL AT ARPT.
  • PVT STONE BREAKER ARPT LOCATED 1 NM NE OF CHAMBERLAIN USFS.
  • RWY 15/33 HAS +2 FT PIPE & -2 FT DITCH ACRS RWY NORTH OF RWY 07/25 INT; 1ST 300 FT OF RWY 33 CLSD.
  • FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
  • RWY 07/25 & RWY 15/33 THRS MKD & RWYS OUTLINED WITH YELLOW ROCKS - BARELY VSB.
  • RWY LCTD IN HIGH MTUS TRRN SRNDD BY 70 FT - 80 FT TALL TREES.
  • RWY LCTD IN HIGH MTUS & TIMBERED TRRN.
  • +35 FT TREES 40 FT ON CNTRLN.
  • RWY 15 150 FT TIMBERED HILL 1200 FT ON CNTRLN
  • +325' TIMBERED RIDGE 5000' ON CNTRLN.
  • +275' TIMBERED RIDGE 2100' ON CNTRLN +35' TREES AT 300' ON CNTRLN.
  • RWY END 25 - FIRST 300 FT OF RWY SFC IS ROUGH.
  • RY 15/33 ROUGH AND UNEVEN SFC.

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U79 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

CHAMBERLAIN USFS (U79) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in CHAMBERLAIN GUARD STATION, Idaho, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 5,765 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 45.3791°N, 115.1968°W.

Runways

CHAMBERLAIN USFS has 2 runways. The longest runway (07/25) measures 4,100 feet by 200 feet with a turf-dirt surface. Other runways include 15/33 (2,700 ft, TURF).

Communications & Operations

CHAMBERLAIN USFS is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near CHAMBERLAIN USFS, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is U79?

U79 is the ICAO identifier for CHAMBERLAIN USFS, a public-use airport located in CHAMBERLAIN GUARD STATION, Idaho, United States.

How many runways does CHAMBERLAIN USFS have?

CHAMBERLAIN USFS (U79) has 2 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of U79?

The field elevation of CHAMBERLAIN USFS is 5,765 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at U79?

No fuel types are currently listed for CHAMBERLAIN USFS. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What is the longest runway at U79?

The longest runway at CHAMBERLAIN USFS is 4,100 feet long.

How do I access complete data for U79?

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Where is CHAMBERLAIN USFS located?

CHAMBERLAIN USFS (U79) is located in CHAMBERLAIN GUARD STATION, Idaho, United States, at an elevation of 5,765 ft MSL.

Does U79 have weather cameras?

U79 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated Jun 4, 02:13 PM UTC