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The Weiser Municipal Airport<\/strong> (FAA Identifier S87) is a public non-towered airport located 3 miles south of the city of Weiser, Idaho, in Washington County, Idaho. It has one runway as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designation<\/td>Diminsions<\/td>Surface<\/td>Condition<\/td><\/tr>
12\/30<\/td>4,000′ x 60′<\/td>Asphalt<\/td>Good<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The runway from the 30 end can be unusable from May to September due to visual obstruction from surrounding crops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Airport Views<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Front area of Weiser Airport, Weiser, Idaho <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Inside Weiser Municipal Airport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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FBO & Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While there is no official FBO, airport manager Jim Metzger<\/strong> (360)-903-6901, manages this field Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. AvGas is available 24\/7 on the field through a drop-box system with a credit card. There is no oxygen on this field, but minor powerplant and airframe services are available. Jim’s a good guy. If you’re lucky, he will have two or three of his moral support team around to greet you. Meet Griffin<\/strong> and Wilbur<\/strong>, as in Engines and Wright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a courtesy car on hand, but any car rentals will need to come from nearby Ontario, Oregon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Things To Do!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is agricultural land, but that doesn’t mean it’s boring. There are several world-class, enjoyable pastimes to indulge in here. October is pheasant season. You can find dates and information about licenses and tags at https:\/\/idfg.idaho.gov<\/a>. You can find a place to hunt at the Lazy Bear Ranch<\/strong>. The passionate owner and host of this 200+ acre pheasant preserve is a former Bear himself, scholar, and football player, Tim Wrightman<\/strong>. This is also the place for summer concerts and a beautiful venue for any special event!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next up, The National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest and Festival<\/a><\/strong>! This festival has been a major drawing card since the early 50’s. Known locally as simply the Fiddle Festival<\/strong>, this musical get-together gathers musicians from all over the country and Canada during the third week of June every year. A parade, workshops, carnival, and battle of the bands are all part of the festivities that the fiddling community just calls “Weiser”. Most of the actual competition is held at the Weiser High School, but the celebration is a town-wide funfest. You’ll find home-made goods, arts and crafts, t-shirts, and souvenirs almost everywhere you look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to camp, there are usually sites near the High School, but be warned, this “campsite” is known as “Stickerville<\/strong>” for a good reason. Wear shoes at all times, preferably sturdy ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lot of my family members have played here for many years. If you are at all excited by bluegrass, folk, Americana, or country, this is a great place to find it. Walk through the campgrounds after performing and contest hours are over, and you never know what you’ll hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is also the Rolling Hills Golf Course<\/strong> <\/a>out on Indianhead Road. and the Snake River Heritage Center<\/a>, <\/strong>which is a museum on Paddock Avenue. The Snake River<\/strong> is the dividing line between Idaho and Oregon in this part of the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where To Eat!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Legends on Main<\/strong> or Tara’s Place<\/strong> would be my go-to places to eat a burger. The Cook Shack<\/strong> on 7th is also great. However, one of my favorite things to eat when I go home is pizza. In my opinion, the Idaho Pizza Company<\/strong> makes some of the best pizza in the U.S. I’m not sure if it’s a state-wide chain, but I know there is one in Weiser and one in Fruitland, about 20 minutes away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the best chocolate in Idaho is found at the Weiser Classic Candy Shop<\/strong>. This place is heavenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where To Wet Your Whistle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Legends on Main<\/strong> is a bar and grill, and just a little way up the mountain is Mann Creek County Store & Cafe, just ask about Mann’s Crick. If you say creek, you will get that, “you’re not from around here, look”. Cold beer and good food, if you want a little trip to see the countryside. That place has been there for as long as I can remember, in different forms. I’m not sure how many times it has burned down, but it keeps springing back up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a full bar at the Rolling Hills Golf Course and a nice winery in Parma, about 35 miles away. The Parma Ridge Winery<\/strong> has both food and wine. A nice bonus is the beautiful view of the Treasure Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Copper Lounge <\/strong>is a downtown institution. If you want to watch a game and have a cold one, they’ve been doing that here for generations. I think the history of this little town is baked into these walls. I still have copper horses that my grandpa won off the pegboards here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where to Stay Near Weiser Municipal Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Weiser Motel and RV Park<\/a> is one of the few options here unless you want to try the whole house, live in the neighborhood thing, in Payette, Idaho, which is about a 15-minute drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is also the Ontario Inn<\/a><\/strong> or the Motel 6<\/a><\/strong> on the Oregon side of the bridge, also about a 15-minute drive. Additionally, there is a Holiday Inn Ontario<\/a><\/strong>, Holiday Inn Express and Suites Ontario<\/a><\/strong>, and a Best Western Inn and Suites<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Craving something unusual? You can try the Tipi Retreat in New Plymouth<\/a><\/strong>. It comes with a queen-size bed, a fire pit, a portable toilet, and is a short walk to the nearby lavender and flower farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fun Facts To Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a couple of different bridges around here that are in Idaho on one side and Oregon on the other. Hence the name Ore-Ida, for all of your frozen potatoes\/vegetable favorites. For instance, the town of Fruitland is on the Idaho side of the Snake River, and Ontario, Oregon, is on the Oregon side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driving through Fruitland, Idaho, at certain times of the year, you need to tell yourself you smell hamburgers instead of onions. That way, your mouth waters instead of your eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Fly Here<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is my hometown, and you won’t find friendlier people anywhere. If you plan to visit the NW part of the country, make this a stop on your list! Visit jettreks.com<\/a><\/strong> and sign up for more small airports with big personalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As always, safe travels,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

jo@jettreks.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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