Pocatello Regional Airport (KPIH)
Medium airport · Pocatello, Idaho, United States
Airport data
| Name | Pocatello Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPIH |
| IATA | PIH |
| Elevation | 4,452 ft (1357 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°54'35" W 112°35'46" 42.90980, -112.59600 |
| Location | Pocatello, Idaho, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 9,059 ft (2761 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 7,150 ft (2179 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Pocatello Regional Airport at a glance
Pocatello Regional Airport is a medium airport in Pocatello, Idaho, United States, known to airline systems as PIH. The field elevation of 4,452 ft (1357 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPIH 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 — 03/21 — offers 9,059 ft (2761 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KPIH 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 Pocatello Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls Regional Airport | KIDA | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Burley Municipal Airport | KBYI | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Logan-Cache Airport | KLGU | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Friedman Memorial Airport | KSUN | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport | KTWF | 162 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pocatello Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,452 ft field elevation of Pocatello 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 Pocatello Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pocatello Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pocatello Regional Airport is KPIH, and its IATA code is PIH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pocatello Regional Airport above sea level?
Pocatello Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 4,452 feet (1357 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pocatello Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.9098, -112.5960 — in Pocatello, Idaho, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Idaho Falls Regional Airport, about 80 km away.
Does KPIH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPIH 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 Pocatello Regional Airport?
Pocatello Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 9,059 ft (2761 m) with a ASP surface.