Lemhi County Airport

SMN · KSMN · Salmon, ID · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
4,044 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,510 ft 17/35
Runway
1
Mag var
13E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:32 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:50 AM11:50Z
Sunrise06:24 AM12:24Z
Sunset08:59 PM02:59Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:32 PM03:32Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:32 PM → 05:50 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:59 PM → 05:24 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 085°downwind 355°base 265°final 175°45° entry1735

RWY 17LEFT traffic

Heading
175° mag · 188° true
Dimensions
5,510 × 75 ft
TPA
5,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3.5°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 355°) on the 45° at 5,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 17
Threshold elev
4,036 ft
Markings
none
Threshold crossing height
55 ft
TDZ elevation
4,041 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Salmon”
ASOS/AWOS
135.075

Taxi & takeoff

“Salmon”
CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
122.6 132.4 LOW/HIGH
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
338.3SALMON RCAG (LOW/HIGH)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

LKT 113.50
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LKT · Salmon VOR/DME 113.50 · 82X High r042° / 10.5 NM

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Charts & procedures

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Departures
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KSMN / SMN
Coordinates
45.1222, -113.8820
Elevation
4,044 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
13E
Sectional chart
GREAT FALLS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 135.075 · ☎ 208-756-4381
ARTCC
SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
Flight service (FSS)
BOISE · 122.6 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
SMN
Attendance
ALL 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
4 S

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RY 17/35; REIL RY 17 & RY 35 AND PAPI RY 17 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 17: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Charter, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
LEMHI CO
206 COURTHOUSE DRIVE, SALMON, ID
208-756-2815
Manager
CHARLES LAMOURE
206 COURTHOUSE DRIVE, SALMON, ID
208-940-2171
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • RETROREFLECTIVE REFLECTORS ON PARALLEL TWY AND RAMP AREA.
  • TAXIWAY ACCESS TO AIRCRAFT RAMP LOCATED ON SE END OF AIRPORT IS CLSD.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -12C.

Runways

  • USE RGT TFC PATTERN FOR NIGHT OPNS ONLY.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RY 17/35; REIL RY 17 & RY 35 AND PAPI RY 17 - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • +1000' MOUNTAIN AT 3 MILES.
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About KSMN

Lemhi County Airport (SMN · KSMN) is an airport in Salmon, ID, at 4,044 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,510 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KSMN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KSMN have a control tower?

No. Lemhi County Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KSMN?

Lemhi County Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,510 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KSMN?

Lemhi County Airport is in Salmon, ID, at an elevation of 4,044 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.1222, -113.8820.

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