Challis Airport (CHL): Codes, Runways & Location
Challis Airport (IATA: CHL · ICAO: KLLJ) is a small airport serving Challis, United States. It lies at 44.5230° N, 114.2180° W, 5072 ft (1546 m) above sea level.
Overview of Challis Airport
Challis Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Challis in United States. It is identified by the IATA code CHL and the ICAO code KLLJ. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Challis Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1402 m (4601 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 5072 ft (1546 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Stanley Airport about 67 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,402 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Challis Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Challis Airport
Where is Challis Airport located?
Challis Airport is located in Challis, United States. Its coordinates are 44.5230° N, 114.2180° W.
What is the airport code for Challis Airport?
Challis Airport has an IATA code of CHL and an ICAO code of KLLJ.
How long is the runway at Challis Airport?
Challis Airport's longest runway is about 1402 m (4601 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Challis Airport have?
Challis Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Challis Airport a major airport?
Challis Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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