Driggs Reed Memorial Airport
Driggs, Idaho, United States
Noise Abatement Information - Last update 03/21/2023
Curfews
All Runways | All Aircraft Categories | Arrival & Departure
Avoid flight operations between 2200 and 0700 local.
Please observe this curfew unless an emergency exists.
Aircraft with a Gross Takeoff Operating Weight in excess of 12,500 pounds should not be operated before 7:00 AM.
Arrivals
All Runways | All Aircraft Categories | Arrival Only
Avoid flight operations between 2200 and 0700 local.
Right Traffic Pattern Runway 22
VFR ARRIVALS:
SOUTHWEST over Pine Creek Pass, remain west of Highway 33. Remain west of Driggs and Victor and all neighborhoods that are east of Highway 33. Remain at or above 2000 feet AGL as long as practical before descending to pattern altitude.
SOUTHEAST over Teton Pass, follow Highway 33. Remain south of the town of Victor, fly northbound, west of Highway 33, to avoid flights over Victor and Driggs. Remain at or above 2000 feet AGL as long as practical until descending to pattern altitude.
NORTHWEST over the Dry Farms, proceed directly to the airport. Remain at or above 2000 feet AGL as long as practical before descending to pattern altitude.
NORTH over Lamont, proceed directly to the airport. Remain west of Highway 32 and the town of Tetonia, at or above 2000 feet AGL as long as practical before descending to pattern altitude.
Departures
All Runways | All Aircraft Categories | Departure Only
Avoid flight operations between 2200 and 0700 local.
Right Traffic Pattern Runway 22
VFR DEPARTURES:
Avoid departing over the city of Driggs. Avoid flying over neighborhoods and subdivisions to the east of Driggs.
Runway 22: Turn right to a heading of 240° as soon as practical to avoid residential area. Continue climbing until above 2000 feet AGL, if possible.
Runway 4: Turn left to a heading of 360°. Avoid flying over subdivisions east of Driggs.
Engine Runup
Avoid unnecessary and lengthy ground run-ups, particularly for runway 4 departures.
Flight Training
DIJ has a flight school onsite thru Teton Aviation.
Website is tetonaviation.com
Noise Ordinance
Pilots: Voluntary Noise Abatement procedures at all times.
Thank you for working with us by adhering to the following procedures:
AVOID flight operations between 2200 and 0700 local.
Please observe this curfew unless an emergency exists.
Aircraft with a Gross Takeoff Operating Weight in excess of 12,500 pounds should not be operated before 7:00 AM.
Right Traffic Pattern Runway 22
Use best angle (Vx) for first 500 feet .
Then best rate (Vy) to achieve maximum altitude.
Intersection departures are discouraged.
Avoid shallow climbs and gain as much altitude as safely possible before leaving the airport environment.
Avoid flight over residential areas.
Pattern altitude: 7,231 light aircraft. 7,731 heavy aircraft.
Curfew:
Voluntary "Good Neighbor” policy, curfew on arrivals and departures AVOID flights between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. We ask that you respect this curfew. We limit hours of service and fuel to discourage night operations.
VFR ARRIVALS
Southwest over Pine Creek Pass, remain west of Highway 33, overflying the Teton River to avoid flying over residential zones from Victor to Driggs. Remain at or above 2000 feet AGL as long as practical before descending to pattern altitude.
Southeast over Teton Pass, follow Highway 33. Remain south of the town of Victor, fly northbound, west of Highway 33, over the Teton River to avoid flying over residential zones from Victor to Driggs. Remain at or above 2000 feet AGL as long as practical before descending to pattern altitude.
Northwest, West of Tetonia, proceed directly to the airport at 45°. Remain at or above 2000 feet AGL as long as practical before descending to pattern altitude.
North over Felt, remain west of Highway 32 and the town of Tetonia, then proceed directly to the airport at 45°. Remain at or above 2000 feet AGL as long as practical before descending to pattern altitude.
VFR DEPARTURES
Avoid departing over the city of Driggs. Avoid flying over neighborhoods and subdivisions to the east of Driggs.
Runway 22: Turn right to a heading of 240° as soon as practical to avoid residential homes. Continue climbing until above 2000 feet AGL, if possible. Right Traffic.
Runway 4: Turn left to a heading of 360°. Avoid flying over subdivisions east of Driggs.
Flight School Operations: When practicing maneuvers, avoid flights over populated areas and developments (Driggs, Victor, Tetonia, Alta). When conditions and traffic permit, the requested practice area is north of Highway 33 and west of Highway 32.
General Noise Considerations:
Avoid unnecessary and lengthy ground run-ups, particularly for runway 4 departures. When operating aircraft in Teton Valley, avoid flying over the city of Driggs, all neighborhoods east of Driggs, and the towns of Tetonia and Victor. Always fly at or above 2000 feet AGL in the valley until the descent to pattern altitude or landing configuration is required.
Airport Contact Info
Name: | Meredith Fox, Airport Manager |
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Phone: | 208-254-2362 x2195 |
Email: | mfox@driggsidaho.org |
Web Address: | https://driggsairport.org/ |
Noise Complaint Address: | https://driggsairport.org/noise/noise-comments |
Address: | PO BOX 48 Driggs Idaho 83422 |
AOPA Noise Awareness Steps (Not Applicable)
Not applicable.
NBAA Procedures (Not Applicable)
Not applicable.
Overview (None)
None
Temporary Information (None)
None
Mandatory Restrictions (None)
None
Images / Diagrams (None)
None
Preferential Runways (No Preference)
No preference
Preferential Instrument Procedures (None)
None
Reverse Thrust (No Restrictions)
No restrictions
Pattern Altitudes (None Specified. Refer to FAA A/FD.)
None specified. refer to faa a/fd.
Intersection Takeoffs (No Restrictions)
No restrictions
APU Use (No Restrictions)
No restrictions
Community Groups/Info (None)
None
Stage II (No Restrictions)
No restrictions
Stage III (No Restrictions)
No restrictions
Flight Track Monitoring (None)
None
Noise Monitoring (None)
None
Prior Permission (PPR) Operations (None)
None
Airport Maps
Airport Contact
Name: | Meredith Fox, Airport Manager |
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Phone: | 208-254-2362 x2195 |
Address: |
PO BOX 48 Driggs Idaho 83422 |
Weather Data
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Airport Data
Elevation: | 6,231 ft |
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City: | Driggs, Idaho, United States |
Sectional Chart: | Salt Lake City |
Flight Service: | Boise FSS |
Wind Indicator: | Yes |
Fuel: | 100LLA |