Jack A. Buell Airport Webcams in St. Maries, ID

Jack A. Buell Airport Webcams (S72) – St. Maries, Idaho

Watch the live Jack A. Buell Airport Webcams at Jack A. Buell Airport (S72) in St. Maries, Idaho, for real-time views of runway conditions, weather, and aircraft activity. Located just northwest of downtown St. Maries, this public-use airport serves general aviation pilots, business travelers, recreational flyers, and visitors exploring the forests, rivers, and mountains of northern Idaho. The airport features a 3,354-foot paved runway (10/28) and offers 100LL fuel for general aviation aircraft.

The live webcams provide valuable information before flying or driving to the airport. Pilots can monitor runway conditions, cloud cover, visibility, precipitation, and changing weather throughout the St. Joe River Valley. Visitors can also watch aircraft arrivals and departures while checking conditions before heading into the surrounding mountains.

Jack A. Buell Airport sits in the heart of Idaho’s Panhandle, an area known for dense forests, clear rivers, and exceptional outdoor recreation. Mountain weather can shift quickly, especially during spring and fall, while winter often brings fog, frost, snow, and reduced visibility. During summer, visitors may also use the webcams to monitor regional wildfire smoke before traveling.

The airport is conveniently located near SH-3 and SH-5, providing easy access to St. Maries, the St. Joe River, Heyburn State Park, Coeur d’Alene National Forest, and countless opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking, camping, hunting, and ATV riding. Aviation visitors frequently use S72 as a gateway to northern Idaho’s scenic backcountry.

Whether you’re preparing for a flight, meeting arriving passengers, or simply enjoying aviation, the Jack A. Buell Airport Webcams provide an excellent real-time look at one of northern Idaho’s most scenic community airports.

About Jack A. Buell Airport and St. Maries

Jack A. Buell Airport (FAA identifier S72) is a public airport located approximately one mile northwest of St. Maries in Benewah County, Idaho. Established in the 1940s, the airport has long served the transportation needs of local residents, businesses, emergency services, and recreational pilots exploring northern Idaho. It sits at an elevation of approximately 2,131 feet and features a single 3,354-foot by 60-foot asphalt runway (10/28) with medium-intensity runway lighting activated by radio. The airport is unattended but offers self-service 100LL fuel.

St. Maries lies where the St. Joe River meets the St. Maries River, surrounded by the forests of northern Idaho. The community has deep roots in the timber industry and remains a popular destination for outdoor recreation. Visitors come throughout the year for boating, fishing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, snowmobiling, hunting, and scenic drives through the Idaho Panhandle.

The airport provides convenient access to attractions including Heyburn State Park, the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, and the St. Joe National Scenic Byway. Pilots also use S72 as a stop while exploring other airports across northern Idaho and western Montana.

Because the airport sits within a river valley surrounded by forested hills, local weather can change quickly. Morning fog, low clouds, rain showers, winter snow, and occasional wildfire smoke may affect both aviation and highway travel. The live webcams provide pilots and travelers with an excellent way to evaluate current visibility and weather before arriving.

Whether you’re flying into St. Maries, beginning an outdoor adventure, or simply watching aircraft operate from this scenic airport, the Jack A. Buell Airport Webcams offer a valuable window into conditions across northern Idaho.

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Why Use These Webcams?

• Check current runway conditions before flying into S72.
• Monitor weather, visibility, and cloud cover.
• Watch aircraft arriving and departing Jack A. Buell Airport.
• Check for rain, snow, fog, or wildfire smoke.
• Plan travel to St. Maries and northern Idaho.
• Monitor conditions before exploring the St. Joe River and surrounding forests.
• Enjoy live aviation views from one of Idaho’s scenic community airports.

FAQ

Where are these webcams located?

The webcams are located at Jack A. Buell Airport (S72), approximately one mile northwest of St. Maries, Idaho.

Can I check airport conditions with these webcams?

Yes. The webcams provide live views of runway conditions, visibility, weather, and airport activity before arriving or departing.

Do the webcams show weather conditions?

Yes. They are excellent for monitoring sunshine, clouds, rain, snow, fog, wildfire smoke, and overall visibility around the airport.

Are the webcams live?

Yes. The webcams update regularly throughout the day, providing current views of Jack A. Buell Airport and surrounding conditions.