Mackay Airport (U62), Idaho
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
MACKAY (U62) is a public-use, unattended airport in Mackay, Idaho, sitting at 5,892 feet elevation in the mountains of south-central Idaho. It sees light business aviation traffic, with a single paved runway serving as the primary facility for arriving and departing aircraft. There is no on-site customs service; the nearest customs airport is KBOI, roughly 116 nautical miles away. Operators should note that the field is unattended and that winter maintenance is not available.
Runways
Mackay Airport has one paved runway, 12/30, 4,389 ft long and 60 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Mackay Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Boise Air Trml / Gowen Field (KBOI), 116 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Mackay Airport recorded 2 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August and December. Business aviation traffic recorded at MACKAY (U62) in 2025 was concentrated in August and December, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 1 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Mackay Airport averages 5.0 days above 90°F in July and 31.0 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83.3°F, and December the coldest, at 29.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Mackay Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
During prevailing wind conditions, arrivals use runway 30 and departures use runway 12.
The parking area is located between the runway and the adjacent area.
A power line 35 feet high is located 115 feet left of the runway end.
A power line 35 feet high is marked at 1,600 feet along the runway centerline.
Runway markings are substandard, with numbers too small in size and a very crooked centerline.
Runway markings are substandard, with numbers too small in size and a very crooked centerline.
For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC.
Winter maintenance is not available.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Mackay Airport has four airfields within 46 NM. The closest is Arco-Butte County (KAOC), 21.77 NM southeast.
Part of the Sun Valley area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at U62
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does MACKAY (U62) have and how long is it?
MACKAY (U62) has one primary paved runway, designated 12/30, measuring 4,389 feet long and 60 feet wide with an asphalt surface. There is also a short helipad-type surface listed as H1, 50 by 50 feet. Runway 12/30 is the runway used for fixed-wing arrivals and departures at this field.
Is MACKAY airport staffed or towered?
MACKAY (U62) is an unattended, non-towered airport, meaning there is no on-field air traffic control or FBO staffing. Pilots operating here handle their own coordination using standard non-towered procedures. Winter maintenance is also not available at this field, which is a relevant operational consideration given the airport's elevation of 5,892 feet.
What obstacles should pilots be aware of at U62?
MACKAY (U62) has a documented power line obstacle 35 feet high, located 115 feet left of the runway end. A second remark notes the same 35-foot power line marked at 1,600 feet along the runway centerline. Runway markings are also reported as substandard, undersized, and irregular along the centerline, so pilots should exercise added caution during approach and landing.
Does MACKAY (U62) have customs clearance on site?
MACKAY (U62) does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs airport is KBOI, located approximately 115.55 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance in this area of Idaho need to route through KBOI or another designated customs facility rather than clearing directly at MACKAY.