Big Creek Airport
Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)
About 15h 12m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Big Creek Airport
Big Creek Airport is a Forest Service owned public-use airstrip in Valley County, Idaho, United States. The state of Idaho has a permit to perform maintenance. It is located 12 nautical miles northeast of Yellow Pine, Idaho and 17 nautical miles west of the Cabin Creek USFS Airport . The airstrip is actually on Forest Service managed land. The state of Idaho Division of Aeronautics has a special use permit to perform annual maintenance on the strip and some facilities. The airport is located at the Big Creek Ranger Station in Payette National Forest, adjacent to the Big Creek Campground. The airstrip serves the Big Creek Lodge.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 / 19 | 3,550 ft / 1,082 m | 110 ft | Turf-g | Unlit | Open |
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Big Creek Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Big Creek Airport located?
Big Creek Airport is small airport located in Big Creek, United States, at an elevation of 5,743 ft (1,750 m).
How many runways does Big Creek Airport have?
Big Creek Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,550 ft / 1,082 m.
What time zone is Big Creek Airport in?
Big Creek Airport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Big Creek Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Big Creek Airport is approximately 12.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Big Creek Airport?
The nearest airport to Big Creek Airport is Simonds Landing Strip (US-3400), about 8.8 nm to the ese, followed by Dovel Landing Strip and Yellow Jacket Ranch Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Big Creek Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.