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KU81AIRPORT

COLD MEADOWS USFS

COLD MEADOWS GUARD STATION, Idaho

7,030 ft MSL

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Runway

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

Quick Facts

ICAO

KU81

FAA

U81

Elevation

7,030 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

45.294, -114.945

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

7,030 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

SALT LAKE CITY

Coordinates

45.2935, -114.9453

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

— — —Updated

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at KU81. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Johnson Creek facing NorthEast
Live

Johnson Creek

NorthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

40 NM away

Weather camera at West Fork Airstrip facing South
Live

West Fork Airstrip

South · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

55 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Runways

IDEndsLengthWidthSurfaceLightsWeight BearingPCN
16/3416 / 344,550 ft90 ftTURF-DIRT---

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyNameCall SignUseHours
CTAF122.9COLD MEADOWS USFS-CTAF-

Airport Remarks

  • ESTABD PRIOR TO 31 DEC 1958.
  • NO WINTER MAINTENANCE.
  • VERY HIGH DENSITY ALT FACTOR DURING SUMMER MONTHS.
  • RODENT ACTIVITY ON AND INVOF ARPT.
  • BE ADVISED USFS RECOMMENDS LEFT TURNOUT DOWN COTTON WOOD CREEK AFTER DEPARTING RY 16.
  • NO TELEPHONE AVBL AT ARPT.
  • RY MAY BE SOFT IN EARLY SPRING.
  • RUBBER WATER BAR STRIPS ON RY.
  • BIG GAME ANIMALS AND LIVESTOCK ON & INVOF RY.
  • FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
  • WHEN WIND CONDS PERMIT LND RWY 34; DEP RWY 16.
  • RWY 16/34 FIRST 500 FT OF RWY 34 VERY ROUGH.
  • UNPAINTED ROCK BDRY MKRS.
  • A WALL OF 35 FT+ TALL TREES LCTD AT 0 FT ON CNTRLN.
  • RWY 16 +35 FT TREES AT 10 FT ON CNTRLN; +30 FT TREES AT 5 FT 50 FT LEFT.
  • 125 FT TIMBERED RIDGE AT 350 FT & 200 FT LEFT.
  • ONLY 20 FT - CTR PTN OF RWY LEN IS DIRT & USED FOR TKOF & LDG.

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KU81 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

COLD MEADOWS USFS (KU81) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in COLD MEADOWS GUARD STATION, Idaho, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 7,030 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 45.2935°N, 114.9453°W.

Runways

COLD MEADOWS USFS has 1 runway. The longest runway (16/34) measures 4,550 feet by 90 feet with a turf-dirt surface.

Communications & Operations

COLD MEADOWS 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 COLD MEADOWS 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 KU81?

KU81 is the ICAO identifier for COLD MEADOWS USFS, a public-use airport located in COLD MEADOWS GUARD STATION, Idaho, United States.

How many runways does COLD MEADOWS USFS have?

COLD MEADOWS USFS (KU81) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of KU81?

The field elevation of COLD MEADOWS USFS is 7,030 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at KU81?

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

What is the longest runway at KU81?

The longest runway at COLD MEADOWS USFS is 4,550 feet long.

How do I access complete data for KU81?

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Where is COLD MEADOWS USFS located?

COLD MEADOWS USFS (KU81) is located in COLD MEADOWS GUARD STATION, Idaho, United States, at an elevation of 7,030 ft MSL.

Does KU81 have weather cameras?

KU81 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 Jul 15, 08:06 PM UTC