Pocatello Regional (KPIH), Idaho
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Pocatello Regional Airport, KPIH, sits at 4,452 feet elevation in southeastern Idaho and serves as a towered public-use field with two paved runways, including a 9,059-foot primary strip on 03/21. The airport recorded 5,020 total annual operations in 2025 per FAA TFMSC data, of which 2,728 were business aviation movements. No customs facility operates onsite; the nearest is Salt Lake City International, KSLC, at 130.33 nautical miles.
Runways
Pocatello Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 03/21, is 9,059 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Pocatello Regional has Jet A1, Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 10pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Pocatello Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Salt Lake City International (KSLC), 130 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Pocatello Regional recorded 2,728 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August and October. Business aviation traffic at KPIH is concentrated toward the fall months, with October posting the highest monthly count and May the lowest, per FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 262 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Pocatello Regional averages 16.7 days above 90°F in July, 29.0 freeze days in January and 3.0 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.3°F, and January the coldest, at 34.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Pocatello Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
Airfield conditions are unmonitored from 2330 to 0600 daily, except for air carrier operations and 24-hour prior permission required arrangements. Additional fees apply.
After the control tower closes, pilots must activate MALSR on runway 21, REIL on runways 17 and 03, and PAPI on runways 21, 17, and 35 via CTAF. MIRL serves runway 17/35 and HIRL serves runway 03/21, also activated via CTAF. PAPI on runway 03 operates continuously.
PCR VALUE: 615/F/B/X/T
Flocks of waterfowl are present in the vicinity of the airport.
The FBO monitors frequencies 122.95 and 123.0.
Radio-controlled aircraft operate 1 mile east of the airport below 400 feet AGL.
Taxiway G has no edge lights or reflectors and is restricted to day use only.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Salt Lake Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Pocatello Regional has four airfields within 47 NM. The closest is Savage Field, 12.14 NM southwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway length is available at KPIH for business jet operations?
Pocatello Regional Airport, KPIH, offers a primary runway of 9,059 feet on 03/21, with a width of 150 feet and an asphalt surface. A crosswind runway, 17/35, adds 7,150 feet at 100 feet wide, also asphalt. Both are paved and support the range of business aircraft operating through the field. The longer runway accommodates larger cabin jets without length constraints typical of regional fields. This pavement length places KPIH among the more capable runways in the surrounding region of Idaho.
Is fuel available at Pocatello Regional Airport (KPIH)?
Pocatello Regional Airport carries 100LL, Jet A, and Jet A+ fuel types on the field. Attendance runs daily from 0600 to 2200 local time. A remark in the airport record notes that the FBO monitors frequencies 122.95 and 123.0, which supports coordination around fuel and ramp services. KPIH's fuel offering covers both piston and turbine operators without gaps in type. Confirming hours against the 0600-2200 attendance window remains advisable for operations near the edges of that schedule.
How far is customs clearance from KPIH?
Pocatello Regional Airport, KPIH, does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs facility is at Salt Lake City International, KSLC, located 130.33 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from international origins need to route their clearance through KSLC or another designated port prior to or in place of landing at KPIH. This distance is a meaningful planning factor for any flight requiring a customs stop near southeastern Idaho. No onsite customs processing option exists at KPIH itself.
What are the tower and lighting hours at KPIH?
Pocatello Regional Airport, KPIH, operates a staffed control tower, though it is not continuous around the clock. After the tower closes, pilots activate MALSR on runway 21, REIL on runways 17 and 03, and PAPI on runways 21, 17, and 35 via CTAF. MIRL serves runway 17/35 and HIRL serves runway 03/21, also on CTAF after hours. PAPI on runway 03 operates continuously regardless of tower status. Airfield conditions go unmonitored between 2330 and 0600 daily, except for air carrier operations and 24-hour prior permission required arrangements, and additional fees apply during that window.
Does KPIH show a seasonal traffic pattern for business aviation?
Pocatello Regional Airport, KPIH, records business aviation operations across every month of the year, with counts ranging from roughly 188 to 262 per FAA TFMSC data for 2025. October shows the highest monthly count at 262 operations, while May shows the lowest at 188. The variation reflects a moderate seasonal concentration rather than a sharp single-season spike. Total annual business aviation operations at KPIH reach 2,728 against 5,020 total annual operations recorded at the field. Dispatchers should note this year-round activity when planning slot or ramp availability at KPIH.