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KLLJ

Challis Airport · Challis

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5,072 ft / 1,546 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
ASOS 119.28 MHz (ASOS)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
16/34 · 4,600 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Challis Airport (KLLJ), located in Challis, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 5,072 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Challis Airport
ICAO / IATA
KLLJ / CHL
Municipality
Challis
Country
Region
US-ID — Idaho
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
5,072 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 16 / 34
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,600 ft / 1,402 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 182° / 2°
RWY 16 (182°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34 (2°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ASOS ASOS
119.28 MHz
CNTR SALT LAKE CITY CNTR
128.05 MHz
RDO BOISE RDO
122.60 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KSMN
Lemhi County Airport
72 km / 39 nm
KSUN
Friedman Memorial Airport
113 km / 61 nm
KMYL
McCall Municipal Airport
154 km / 83 nm
KBOIILS
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field
192 km / 104 nm
KIDAILS
Idaho Falls Regional Airport
205 km / 111 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026