Challis, Idaho

KLLJ Challis

Challis (KLLJ) is a non-towered, public-use airport in Challis, Idaho, at 5,075.9 ft MSL. Its runway is 17/35 (4,601 by 60 ft, asphalt). CTAF 122.8.

FAA NASR data effective Oct 29, 2026. Not for navigation; verify with current FAA charts and the Chart Supplement.

Airport

At a glance

Identifiers
ICAO KLLJ, FAA LLJ
Location
Challis, Idaho (Custer County). 1 NM NE of the city center
Elevation
5,075.9 ft MSL
Position
44.5236° N, 114.2179° W
Control tower
No, non-towered
Sectional chart
Great Falls
Magnetic variation
12° E (2025)
Fuel
100, Jet A
Ownership
Publicly owned, open to the public
Attendance
MON-FRI 0700-1700

1 runway

Runways

RunwayLength × widthSurfaceEdge lights
17/354,601 × 60 ftAsphalt, excellent conditionMedium intensity

Runway ends and traffic pattern

EndPatternGlide slope lightsInstrumentDisplaced thresholdLanding distance
17Left traffic2-light PAPI, leftNone listedNone listedNot listed
35Left trafficNone listedNone listedNone listedNot listed

VHF

Frequencies

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Weather station

ASOS LLJ
119.275

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Not for navigation. Verify with current FAA charts and the Chart Supplement before flight.

Source: FAA NASR 28-day subscription, cycle effective Oct 29, 2026. Airport data changes every 28 days and NOTAMs can override it at any time.