78U -- Snake River

Lewiston, ID, US

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Airport Communications

CTAF: 122.9
ASOS at LWS (2.0 E): 135.575, 208-285-3657
ASOS at PUW (22.9 N): 135.675, 509-334-3222

Runways

Runway N/S

Dimensions3000 x 150 feet / 914 x 46 meters
Surface Water
Runway N Runway S
Coordinates
Elevation
Traffic Pattern LeftLeft
Runway Heading
Markings
Approach Lights

Facility Information

Location

CoordinatesN46°21.88' / W117°3.72'
LocationLocated 3 miles SW of Lewiston, ID.
Elevation735 feet MSL
Magnetic Variation19° E

Operations

Airport UseOpen to the public
Activation DateMay 1976
StatusOperational
Control TowerYes
Seg-CircleNo
Wind IndicatorNo
A.R.T.C.C.SEATTLE
F.S.S.BOISE
NOTAMs FacilityBOI (NOTAM-D available)
Sectional ChartSEATTLE
Airspace AnalysisNO OBJECTION
AttendanceAPR-OCT/ALL/0700-DUSK; NOV-MAR/IREG/IREG

Ownership

OwnershipPublicly owned
Owner
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
CITY-COUNTY ARPT/OCR DIV
WALLA WALLA, WA 99362
509-522-6704
Manager
HELLS GATE STATE PARK - JEFF SMITH
5100 HELLS GATE RD
LEWISTON, ID 83501
208-799-5015

Services Available

Transient StorageTiedowns

Remarks

  • Plines X snake river north, south, above & BLO landing area. Bridge across snake river 2 NM north of landing area.
  • Landing area within LEWISTON-NEZ perce county airport traffic area; Contact LWS ATCT on tower/CTAF 119.4.
  • No beaching gear or mooring buoys available.
  • Heavy boat traffic in the vicinity of seaplane base.
  • For clearance delivery contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.
  • Aircraft may dock at marina - north of campgnd. If space is available.