Howe

U97 · Howe, ID · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
4,930 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,800 ft 13/31
Runway
1
Mag var
16E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at U97. Nearby reporting stations: KAOC (19 NM), KIDA (47 NM), KSUN (58 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:06 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:46 AM12:46Z
Sunrise07:15 AM13:15Z
Sunset07:37 PM01:37Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:06 PM02:06Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:06 PM → 06:46 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:37 PM → 06:15 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 040°downwind 310°base 220°final 130°45° entry1331

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
130° mag · 146° true
Dimensions
3,800 × 25 ft
TPA
5,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
GRVL-DIRT
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 310°) on the 45° at 5,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Approach obstacle
Road, 10 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline

Condition: Good.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

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

Nearby navigation aids

DBS 116.90
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
DBS · Dubois VORTAC 116.90 · 116X High r233° / 39.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
U97
Coordinates
43.8391, -113.0467
Elevation
4,930 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
16E
Sectional chart
SALT LAKE CITY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
Flight service (FSS)
BOISE · 122.6 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
BOI
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1972/09
Distance from city
4 NW

Night operations

Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BUTTE COUNTY
P O BOX 737, ARCO, ID
208-527-3021
Manager
BILL MCDONALD
1357 W 3800 NORTH, ARCO, ID
208-768-7400
Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

  • ARPT USED HVYLY BY AG-SPRAYING PLANES DURG SUMMER.
  • RY 13/31 THLDS DEFINED WITH WHITE BLOCKS AND REFLECTORS.
  • 15-20 FT FARM MACHINERY MAY BE PARKED ON APCH TO RWY 13; APRX 250 FT FM EOR.
  • FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.

Obstructions

  • ADDNL OBSTN, 15 FT ROAD AT 100 FT ON CNTRLN.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: ID97 Wetcreek (private) (21 NM) · 1U2 Mud Lake/West Jefferson County (24 NM) · U46 Big Southern Butte (24 NM) · U62 Mackay (24 NM) · U37 Midway (25 NM)

About U97

Howe (U97) is an airport in Howe, ID, at 4,930 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for U97, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does U97 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at U97?

Howe has 1 runway; the longest is 3,800 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is U97?

Howe is in Howe, ID, at an elevation of 4,930 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.8391, -113.0467.

More about U97

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open U97 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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