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Small airport

Upper Loon Creek US Forest Service Airport

ICAO U72🇺🇸 Challis
Coordinates
44.5912°N, 114.8248°W
Elevation
5,500 ft (1,676 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-ID
Time zone
Boise(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
12.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:36
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
21:21
Civil dusk
21:57

About 15h 10m 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 Upper Loon Creek US Forest Service Airport

Upper Loon Creek US Forest Service Airport is a small airport in Challis, United States. It sits at an elevation of 5,500 ft (1,676 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft / 762 m. It observes America/Boise local time. The nearest airport is Foster Ranch Airport (US-4065), about 8.6 nm to the ene.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 222,500 ft / 762 m75 ftTurf-dirt-fUnlitOpen

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Upper Loon Creek US Forest Service Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Upper Loon Creek US Forest Service Airport located?

Upper Loon Creek US Forest Service Airport is small airport located in Challis, United States, at an elevation of 5,500 ft (1,676 m).

How many runways does Upper Loon Creek US Forest Service Airport have?

Upper Loon Creek US Forest Service Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,500 ft / 762 m.

What time zone is Upper Loon Creek US Forest Service Airport in?

Upper Loon Creek US Forest Service Airport is in the America/Boise time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Upper Loon Creek US Forest Service Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Upper Loon Creek US Forest Service Airport is approximately 12.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Upper Loon Creek US Forest Service Airport?

The nearest airport to Upper Loon Creek US Forest Service Airport is Foster Ranch Airport (US-4065), about 8.6 nm to the ene, followed by Cougar Ranch Airport and Mahoney Creek USFS Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Upper Loon Creek US Forest Service Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.