Idaho County Airport (KGIC), Idaho
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Idaho County Airport (KGIC), also known by its local identifier GIC, serves Grangeville, Idaho, from a field elevation of 3,313 feet in the mountainous terrain of north-central Idaho. The airport is unattended and non-towered, with a single paved runway supporting general aviation and business traffic in the region, including seasonal U.S. Forest Service fire retardant operations and parachute activity.
Runways
Idaho County Airport has one paved runway, 08/26, 5,101 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Idaho County Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Idaho County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Coeur D'alene (KCOE), 114 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Idaho County Airport recorded 731 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KGIC concentrates in the summer months, peaking in July according to 2025 FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 104 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Idaho County Airport averages 6.5 days above 90°F in August, 26.9 freeze days in December and 3.7 snow days in December. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 82.5°F, and December the coldest, at 37.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Idaho County Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Runway 08 REIL and runway 08/26 MIRL are pilot-activated via CTAF.
Wildlife is present in the vicinity.
A 24-hour self-service, credit-card fueling facility is available.
Considerable U.S. Forest Service fire retardant operations occur during summer months.
Parachute activity occurs from May through August.
Be aware of mowing operations on all surfaces.
For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Alternates
Idaho County Airport has one alternate within 46 NM. The nearest alternate is Lewiston / Nez Perce County (KLWS), 45.27 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a control tower at KGIC / Idaho County Airport?
No. Idaho County Airport, KGIC, is non-towered and operates on a CTAF for self-announced traffic. Pilots must coordinate runway usage and traffic separation with other aircraft over the common frequency. Runway edge lighting, including the REIL on runway 08 and MIRL on runway 08/26, is pilot-controlled through the CTAF. The field is unattended, so there is no on-site staff to manage arrivals or departures. Dispatchers should plan for standard non-towered procedures and verify current CTAF frequency before arrival.
What fuel is available at Idaho County Airport (KGIC)?
Idaho County Airport, KGIC, offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel through a self-service, credit-card-operated facility. This fueling station operates on a 24-hour basis, allowing access outside normal staffed hours. Since the airport is otherwise unattended, self-service fueling is the only option for aircraft needing fuel on the ground. Crews should confirm card acceptance and system functionality ahead of arrival, given the lack of on-site personnel for troubleshooting. No other fuel-related services are documented for this field.
What is the runway configuration at KGIC?
KGIC has a single paved runway, designated 08/26, measuring 5,101 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the only runway serving Idaho County Airport, so all traffic uses this strip regardless of wind conditions on the 08/26 axis. The field elevation is 3,313 feet, a factor operators should weigh alongside runway length when calculating performance margins, particularly in warmer summer months. There is no parallel or crosswind runway available at this airport.
Where is the nearest customs clearance point for KGIC?
The nearest customs airport to Idaho County Airport, KGIC, is KCOE, located approximately 113.63 nautical miles away. KGIC itself has no on-site customs processing, so any international arrival requiring clearance must route through KCOE or another designated port of entry beforehand. Operators planning cross-border flights into KGIC should coordinate customs arrangements well in advance given this distance. The airport's unattended status also means no local staff can assist with customs-related logistics on arrival.
Why does traffic at Idaho County Airport increase during summer months?
Traffic at Idaho County Airport, KGIC, rises noticeably in May and July, based on 2025 FAA TFMSC data, coinciding with the period when parachute activity occurs at the field from May through August. The same summer window also sees considerable U.S. Forest Service fire retardant operations based out of KGIC, adding to seasonal ground and air activity. July recorded 104 business aviation operations, the year's highest monthly figure, compared to totals in the 40s and 50s during winter months. Crews operating into KGIC in summer should anticipate this mix of parachute and firefighting support traffic.