VFR

C53

LOWER LOON CREEK

CHALLIS, ID

Elevation
4,200 ft
Control
Uncontrolled
CTAF
122.90
Runway
1,200 ft

About Lower Loon Creek

Challis, Idaho, is home to C53 (Lower Loon Creek), a publicly owned airport with minimal infrastructure. Runway 16/34 measures 1,200 by 25 feet and has turf and dirt. No instrument approaches are available, so VFR is mandatory. Traffic coordinates on CTAF 122.9 MHz. The airport sits at 4,200 feet above mean sea level.

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Questions

Where is Lower Loon Creek (C53) located?
Lower Loon Creek is located in Challis, ID.
Is Lower Loon Creek a public or private airport?
Lower Loon Creek (C53) is a public-use airport, open to general aviation.
How many runways does Lower Loon Creek have?
Lower Loon Creek has a single runway, 16/34 at 1,200 feet of turf-dirt.
What is the field elevation at Lower Loon Creek?
Lower Loon Creek sits at 4,200 feet above mean sea level.
Does Lower Loon Creek have an instrument approach?
No, Lower Loon Creek has no published instrument approach procedures; it is used under visual flight rules.
Does Lower Loon Creek have an air traffic control tower?
No, Lower Loon Creek (C53) is a non-towered airport; pilots self-announce on the CTAF.
What is the CTAF frequency at C53?
Lower Loon Creek's CTAF frequency is 122.9 MHz.