Idaho Falls Regional Airport (KIDA)
Medium airport · Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States
Airport data
| Name | Idaho Falls Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KIDA |
| IATA | IDA |
| Elevation | 4,744 ft (1446 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°30'53" W 112°4'16" 43.51460, -112.07100 |
| Location | Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 9,002 ft (2744 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 3,964 ft (1208 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Idaho Falls Regional Airport at a glance
Idaho Falls Regional Airport is a medium airport in Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States, known to airline systems as IDA. The field elevation of 4,744 ft (1446 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KIDA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 02/20 — offers 9,002 ft (2744 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KIDA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Idaho Falls Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pocatello Regional Airport | KPIH | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Jackson Hole Airport | KJAC | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Yellowstone Airport | KWYS | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Burley Municipal Airport | KBYI | 175 km (95 NM) |
| Friedman Memorial Airport | KSUN | 179 km (97 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Idaho Falls Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,744 ft field elevation of Idaho Falls Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Idaho Falls Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Idaho Falls Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Idaho Falls Regional Airport is KIDA, and its IATA code is IDA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Idaho Falls Regional Airport above sea level?
Idaho Falls Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 4,744 feet (1446 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Idaho Falls Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.5146, -112.0710 — in Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pocatello Regional Airport, about 80 km away.
Does KIDA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KIDA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Idaho Falls Regional Airport?
Idaho Falls Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 02/20, measures 9,002 ft (2744 m) with a ASP surface.