Mountain Home Air Force Base (KMUO)
Medium airport · Mountain Home, Idaho, United States
Airport data
| Name | Mountain Home Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMUO |
| IATA | MUO |
| Elevation | 2,996 ft (913 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°2'37" W 115°52'19" 43.04360, -115.87200 |
| Location | Mountain Home, Idaho, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 13,510 ft (4118 m) | 200 ft | PEM | Yes |
Mountain Home Air Force Base at a glance
Mountain Home Air Force Base is a medium airport in Mountain Home, Idaho, United States, known to airline systems as MUO. The field elevation of 2,996 ft (913 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMUO are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 13,510 ft (4118 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMUO 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 Mountain Home Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field | KBOI | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport | KTWF | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Friedman Memorial Airport | KSUN | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Ontario Municipal Airport | KONO | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Burley Municipal Airport | KBYI | 180 km (97 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mountain Home Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,996 ft field elevation of Mountain Home Air Force Base 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 Mountain Home Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Mountain Home Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Mountain Home Air Force Base is KMUO, and its IATA code is MUO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mountain Home Air Force Base above sea level?
Mountain Home Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 2,996 feet (913 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mountain Home Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 43.0436, -115.8720 — in Mountain Home, Idaho, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field, about 65 km away.
Does KMUO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMUO 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 Mountain Home Air Force Base?
Mountain Home Air Force Base has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 13,510 ft (4118 m) with a PEM surface.