Mountain Home Air Force Base — Mountain Home, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereMountain Home Air Force Base in Mountain Home uses the IATA code MUO, with KMUO as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from MUO
Mountain Home Air Force Base
MUO represents Mountain Home Air Force Base, a major U.S. Air Force installation in Mountain Home, Idaho. The base hosts fighter wings, including F-15E Strike Eagles historically, and serves as a key training ground for combat air operations, given the nearby Saylor Creek Range's expansive airspace. Mountain Home AFB is one of the larger military bases in the Pacific Northwest region and plays a significant role in national defense readiness. As an active military installation, MUO does not accommodate civilian commercial air travel, though it occasionally opens for public air shows and community events.
Runways at Mountain Home Air Force Base (MUO)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 13510 ft (4118 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | PEM |
Radio frequencies for Mountain Home Air Force Base (MUO)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 124.8 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 27.35 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 127.1 MHz |
| DEP | DEP | 37.12 MHz |
| GND | GND | 120.5 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 34.25 MHz |
| POST | ACC COMD POST | 38.13 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 138.9 MHz |
| RDO | BOISE RDO | 122.6 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 133.85 MHz |
Airports near Mountain Home Air Force Base (MUO)
- Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI) — 64.5 km (40.1 mi)
- Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport (TWF) — 129.1 km (80.2 mi)
- Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) — 137.5 km (85.4 mi)
- Ontario Municipal Airport (ONO) — 142.3 km (88.4 mi)
- Burley Municipal Airport (BYI) — 180.2 km (112.0 mi)
- McCall Municipal Airport (MYL) — 206.0 km (128.0 mi)
- Elko Regional Airport (EKO) — 246.8 km (153.4 mi)
- Baker City Municipal Airport (BKE) — 252.6 km (157.0 mi)
MUO is Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, a fighter wing training installation. There is no commercial service; searches usually relate to base operations, military assignments, or occasional air shows.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Mountain Home Air Force Base?
The IATA code for Mountain Home Air Force Base is MUO.
What is the ICAO code for Mountain Home Air Force Base?
The ICAO code for Mountain Home Air Force Base is KMUO. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.