4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The convenience, customer service, and clean facilities make it a great option for travel in and out of eastern Idaho.”
Jacquline Maggetti4★ on Google
Airports / Idaho / IDA
Medium airport · IDA
Idaho Falls Regional Airport.
Idaho Falls, Idaho · 4,744 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.2/5
Google rating
1,090 ratings
1
Operators based
4,744
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Idaho Falls, IdahoELEV 4,744 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
1,090
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
4,744
Field elevation
feet above sea level
43
Nearest alternate
nm to PIH
Field standing
43 nm
To the nearest alternate
Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH).
Overview
Idaho Falls Regional Airport (KIDA / IDA) sits in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 4,744 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Aviation First LLC bases aircraft at IDA. Useful alternates include Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH, 43 nm), Jackson Hole Airport (JAC, 58 nm), and Yellowstone Airport (WYS, 82 nm). IDA offers 2 runways, the longest 9,002-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of IDA vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Fanning Field. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from IDA, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The convenience, customer service, and clean facilities make it a great option for travel in and out of eastern Idaho.”
Jacquline Maggetti4★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Parking spots are 20-30 feet from the front door!”
Robi Meyer5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KIDA
IATA
IDA
FAA / Local
IDA
Elevation
4,744 ft
Coordinates
43.5146° N · 112.0710° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs ID fields
state range 1,442–5,318 ft
At 4,744 ft, IDA sits higher than 73% of the 22 Idaho fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,002 ft
- 02/209,002 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 17/353,964 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,002 ft
IDA's 9,002 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation, and at 4,744 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 43nmPIHPocatello Regional AirportPocatello
- 58nmJACJackson Hole AirportJackson
- 82nmWYSYellowstone AirportWest Yellowstone
- 95nmBYIBurley Municipal AirportBurley
- 97nmSUNFriedman Memorial AirportHailey
- 103nmBPIMiley Memorial FieldBig Piney
Location
Open the full mapKIDA · Idaho Falls Regional Airport · Idaho Falls, ID
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from IDA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 164 nm | 47m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 328 nm | 1h 10m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 348 nm | 1h 13m |
| Denver (DEN) | 397 nm | 1h 19m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 468 nm | 1h 29m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 491 nm | 1h 33m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 588 nm | 1h 46m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 594 nm | 1h 47m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use IDA?
- Idaho Falls Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 9,002 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at IDA?
- Idaho Falls Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,002 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at IDA?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Idaho Falls Regional Airport as a home base, including Aviation First LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to IDA?
- The closest alternate is Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH), about 43 nm away, followed by Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) at 58 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from IDA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Vail / Eagle about 1h 10m (328 nm), Aspen about 1h 13m (348 nm), Denver about 1h 19m (397 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.