Airports / Idaho / ICS
Cascade Airport.
Cascade, Idaho · 4,742 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
8 ratings
0
Operators based
4,742
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#7 / 18
Idaho airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 8 Google ratings , ranked against 18 rated ID fields.
24 nm
To the nearest alternate
McCall Municipal Airport (MYL).
Overview
Cascade Airport (ICS) sits in Cascade, Idaho, where it functions as a general aviation field. The airport sits 4,742 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into ICS for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are McCall Municipal Airport (MYL, 24 nm), Ontario Municipal Airport (ONO, 51 nm), and Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI, 57 nm). With a single 4,300-foot paved runway, ICS can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from ICS depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Cascade.
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Field capability
ICAO
KU70
IATA
ICS
FAA / Local
U70
Elevation
4,742 ft
Coordinates
44.4938° N · 116.0160° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs ID fields
state range 1,442–5,318 ft
At 4,742 ft, ICS sits higher than 68% of the 22 Idaho fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,300 ft
- 12/304,300 ft × 60 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,300 ft
ICS's 4,300 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- 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 4,742 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 24nmMYLMcCall Municipal AirportMcCall
- 51nmONOOntario Municipal AirportOregon
- 57nmBOIBoise Air Terminal/Gowen FieldBoise
- 79nmBKEBaker City Municipal AirportBaker City
- 87nmMUOMountain Home Air Force BaseMountain Home
- 95nmSUNFriedman Memorial AirportHailey
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ICS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 234 nm | 57m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 285 nm | 1h 4m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 317 nm | 1h 8m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 499 nm | 1h 34m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 503 nm | 1h 34m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 507 nm | 1h 35m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 517 nm | 1h 36m |
| Denver (DEN) | 576 nm | 1h 44m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ICS?
- Cascade Airport's longest paved runway is 4,300 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. 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 ICS?
- Cascade Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,300 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ICS?
- The closest alternate is McCall Municipal Airport (MYL), about 24 nm away, followed by Ontario Municipal Airport (ONO) at 51 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ICS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 57m (234 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 4m (285 nm), Seattle about 1h 8m (317 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.