If you have even a little interest in backcountry or recreational aviation, then youll want to know about the IAA, which recently fought and won the right for pilots to continue use of the Big Creek 4 airstrips in central Idaho (full disclosureI edit their newsletter, The Flyline). Pictures can be seen in Only three roads reach the river inside Hells Canyon: Hells Canyon Road at the dam, Deer Creek Road at Pittsburgh Landing across from Pittsburgh airstrip, and Imnaha Road, which leads down to Dug Bar. Meanwhile, Temperance Creek, directly across the river from Big Bar, is the Cadillac of Hells Canyon airstrips, with a 2,350-foot runway that can be approached from either direction and a wonderful guest lodge with great down-home cooking. by its owners, nor is it maintained in a usable condition. The The airport at Del Norte also offers amazing close-in accessible recreational opportunities, including rocking climbing and biking in Penitente Canyon Recreation Area, biking and hiking at the nearby BLM Stone Quarry Trail System, and biking and hiking in the BLM Pronghorn Trail System. Many of the issues that involve the RAF transcend state boundaries. southeast of the tiny Wyoming town of Ten Sleep, the Otter In 2012, following our success at Pleasant Valley and with a positive recommendation by that District Ranger, the RAF and APA negotiated a volunteer work weekend with District Ranger Kelly Jardine in order to clear years of tree and shrub growth along the runway edges. It also provides more reaction time, is safer in turbulence, and decreases your turning radius if you decide to turn around. . He has no problem with us listing it. 6Y3 The RAF completed a formal agreement with the State of Michigan to open North Fox Island, located on an 820-acre island in Lake Michigan. Backcountry Airstrip Preservation.Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. 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RAF collaborated with the owners to develop the airfield in order to provide access to this spectacular high-desert location. The airfield was developed with assistance from the RAF and offers access to private overnight accommodation. These same few people were also aware that the recreational pilots' community did not have the tools and knowledge to effectively participate in issues that affected airstrips on private land. There are two schools of thought when flying Hells Canyon. runway is 17/35, 2,900 feet by 50 feet asphalt. Weather for Yellow Pine. American Falls Airport, Power County. We prioritize safety - from pre-flight planning to the experiences on the ground where our planes have taken us - and consider it a lifetime commitment, rather than an isolated event. With permission from the BLM Ridgecrest Field Office, RAF volunteer California State Liaison Rick Lach performs various maintenance duties at Cinder Cone. Never miss a video or behind-the-scenes update: http://bit.ly/2LQ9AVcAll of our aviation videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXetV8V5buw\u0026list=PLp1Rm233y0B9v08bqdeYVx9GZ6ChuqBJuNew to our channel? It is nearly 4,000 feet In 2017, cracks in the runway were sealed and shades and a grill were added to the airfield. The owners also offer bunkhouse style overnight accommodation. Set up camp and fish in La Garita Creek; BLM access from the Ranch allows for hiking, biking and rock climbing. Blackwater Airfield (8FD3) is a Florida Forest Service airfield to which the FFS is willing to permit public access on a request basis, should its condition be judged safe and not otherwise in use. If the resident hosts are there they might show you the unusual bathtub in the house, mentioned by Grace Jordan in her book, Home Below Hells Canyon. The Jordan family raised three children at the ranch during the Depression-era early 1930s; Len Jordan later became Idahos governor and then a U.S. Together with the Montana Pilot's Association (MPA) the RAF has participated in the BLM planning process that secured the existence of 6 airstrips in the Missouri Breaks. I request financial contributions from site visitors, to Jerry is also the AOPA Airport Volunteer and listed in the Montana Airport Directory as the local contact for Lincoln Airport. Airport owner and RAF volunteer Freeman Swank is happy to add Swank Field to the RAF map beginning with a successful RAF Fly In August 13-21, 2016. Do not fly under them! Recreational Aviation Foundation 503-523-6391, Mile Hi Payette National Forest, Idaho I traveled through Ten Sleep in May Just as Sun n Fun Campus is available year round for visits and aviation camping, so is the RAFs Fire Hub available to any group who would like to enjoy gathering there. total quantity of material on this site is to continue to grow. There are primitive camping facilities on the airfield and campers are welcome to use the shower facilities in the State Park. A big tom wild turkey shows off his feathers near Temperance Creek Ranch; these are seen almost daily. 16, 2013 headed up by Recreational Aviation Foundation Utah Liaison Wayne Loeber, which led to the reopening of the airstrip in 2014. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. Photo was taken in April, when Hells Canyon was a verdant green. We know we're responsible users of these lands, but the perception to many is the opposite. 3rd Edition. Photo by Crista Worthy. Complete runway, historical, and recreational information on all the airstrips in this article can be found in the two-volume set, Fly Idaho! I would strongly suggest that you take the time and see what your state is working on, and how you can help. As far as the airstrip goes, it's a In 2017, a RAF grant was approved to build and install fold over windsock poles at the airstrip. landing due to gopher hole or other adverse surface The runway lies along a bench above the Pasayten River in the Okanagon National Forest. the airstrip to practice what it will be like flying For our most up-do-date progress follow us on social media.Instagram: http://bit.ly/2D6DErZFacebook: http://bit.ly/2zwL2tjENJOY THIS VIDEO? Bozeman, MT 59715 for thousands of workers during the Great Dlepression. slope. The worst thing we can do is fail to be proactive. Pasayten Airstrip - Washington State Okanagon National Forest ~ Closed Indefinitely ~ Elevation approximately 4,000. . Reserve Airport (T16) is a public use airport located approximately 6 miles west of Reserve, New Mexico. Volunteers from The Idaho Aviation Association, Wallowa County Pilots Association and the RAF undertake annual maintenance of the Dug Bar airstrip. Backcountry Airstrip Preservation (2014) . If arriving from the north, many local pilots fly over the power line tower on the canyons west side to be confident of safe clearance. . Suggested Citation:"Chapter Two - Uses and Benefits of Backcountry Airstrips ."National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Current and Historic Airports in Idaho. The previous paragraphs are the heart of what started the RAF. Okanagon National Forest. Fishing for steelhead, sturgeon, salmon, rainbow trout, and smallmouth bass is excellent at Temperance Creek, but you need an Oregon fishing license. consider a financial contribution to support the continued growth & The airstrip served the nearby communities of Randsburg and Johannesburg, which are both functioning gold and quartz mining settlements that date back to the 1800s. Through coordination with local BLM field managers, RAF California Liaison Rick Lach obtained authorization for RAF volunteers to maintain several airstrips in their district including Goler Heights. The RAF was instrumental in campground improvements at Kern Valley Airport (L05). Each region receives its portion of this money based on total number of feet of existing airstrips. The strip is airstrip is slight uphill slope. Pleasant Valley, (24AZ)is located on the Young District of the Tonto National Forest just outside the historic little town of Young Arizona and 21 miles east and south of Payson. I'm always looking for fun places to fly that are close It is essential that backcountry and recreational aviation is a part of state and national organizations. miles south of the airstrip, but keep an eye out. Background: Blackwater River State Forest is one of the largest state forests in Florida and is named for the Blackwater River, which begins to the north in Alabama and meanders approximately 30 miles southwestward through the forest into Blackwater Bay near Milton, Florida. Updated 5/19/22. Freeman. Therefore, Vintage Electric rolls out most powerful electric bikes yet, Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race postponed. The canyon is plenty wide above both Temperance Creek and Dug Bar for this. The Resource Supporting backcountry airstrips and recreational aviation : report (to accompany H. Res. | Return Policy Mile Hi. Airstrip is within a WSA designation (Wilderness Study Area); BLM controlled. a trip to New Mexico I stopped at the Reserve location of Left Coulee is one of those strips. three runways varying in length from 1,100 feet to 2,500 Thus the RAF was formed, by-laws established, incorporated in Montana, and received its non-profit public charity, 501(c)3, determination by the IRS in December 2003. paulandterryfreeman@gmail.com. runway. It is nestled 6,500 feet above the raging 2002. We have made inroads in the aviation community and are looked at as the "go-to" guys for aviation-related issues pertaining to both public and private recreational airstrips and backcountry airstrips. updating it. Like certain words in other documents that we all refer back to, they are as appropriate today as they were on that starlit evening when those two questions were asked of the group of pilots a number of years ago while sitting around a campfire on a backcountry airstrip. Located on BLM land Northeast of Lake Mead and Southwest of St. George are the historic ruins of Grand Gulch Mine, Arizona's Richest Copper Mine in 1911. If you enjoy watching our videos and want to help us to produce more of them, learn how you can help us without spending a dime! by Sparky Imeson, 04-02-2003, | Home | ~ Closed Indefinitely ~. With only two years having gone by since we organized, the results have been rewarding. There is a USFS campground adjacent with seasonal camp hosts, water, vault toilets and bear-proof garbage receptacles. As said by one of our founding benefactors, It will probably take 1,000 of us to save it for one. Even when it snows at the bottom of Hells Canyon, its often light enough that the strips are still useable. Always monitor and make position reports on 122.9 when in the Idaho backcountry. Negrito Airstrip (0NM7) is located in the Gila National Forest approximately 18 miles southeast of Reserve, New Mexico. Unfortunately, most Northwest backcountry airstrips are inaccessible for at least half the year, due to a combination of high latitudes and mountain altitudes. There is a little Crista V. Worthy has been flying around the United States with her pilot-husband Fred and their children since 1995, and writing about fun places to fly since 2006. 3rd Edition. Runway 17 has a This group had experienced the rare opportunity to enjoy the combination of flying and stopping off in places that have little in the way of conventional aviation facilities. trained to try to avoid it due to fire-fighting traffic. Memaloose is currently owner and maintained by light hearted. . The RAF is working in collaboration with Oregon Pilots Association, Idaho Aviation Association, and Oregon Department of Aviation to restore Owyhee State Airport, (28U) at Pelican Point. It is imperative to note and use extreme caution for two power transmission lines that cross the canyon three miles downstream (north) of Dug Bar. Thanks to the cooperation of the BLM, on September 15,2018, the RAF organized a group of volunteersto re-open Johannesburg Airport, after twenty years of abandonment by all but OHV enthusiasts. The Weather is also available with each webcam location on this site. It may just have been the best landing you recall making. Washington, DC ? blow from any direction. doi: 10.17226/22368. Porter Ranch Kennedy Meadows, California miles southeast of the town of Reserve, New Mexico. Myricksis home to EAA Chapter 196s annual fall fly-in fundraiser, a great event for pilots to enjoy some aviation camaraderie and quality hamburgers. This The RAF would organize a fly-in hosted by FOAA during Arcadias annual Rodeo Weekend. There was no FBO sign at this spot, no nearby motel, not even the old Buick courtesy car. Even though they have a dock, seaplane landings are not allowed within the Hells Canyon corridor. Backcountry Airstrip Preservation. Most pilots announce their landing direction on 122.9 as upstream or downstream, rather than the runway numbers. 25U First constructed in the 1950s and asphalted in the 1980s by the Bureau of Reclamation, Grapevine was ultimately closed in 1997 by the FS. Page prepared by Pasayten Airstrip was built i the early It was surface sealed in 2018. The lake is over 200 acres in size and is managed as a destination retreat for fly fishermen in search of trophy rainbow trout. pilots elect to fly in from the south while others prefer Aberdeen Municipal Airport, Bingham County. Across the adjacent highway is a USFS campground with facilities. It is home to the healthiest populations of wild summer steelhead in the Columbia River basin. Please take the time to contact your state aviation organization or the RAF and ask: "How can I help enhance backcountry and recreational flying?". The IAA website also provides a list of flight instructors who specialize in mountain and canyon flying. New to Mead - along Hwy 2: BluWoods - Event facilities for rent and also the home of "Cyan Worlds" - where the legendary game "Myst" comes from. The greatest concentration of backcountry airstrips in the Continental United States is found in the Northwest. Since 2003 the RAF has grown to over 10,000 supporters with donors from all fifty states and additional donors from over thirteen foreign countries. consider checking the box to make a monthly donatation. The airport master plan was reviewed and self-serve fuel and AWOS are in future plans. It Washington, United States Map Airports 704 2 problem reports Loading map . As with any backcountry airstrip, a would be visitor here must be realistic in his or her evaluation of their proficiency and aircraft performance, and of course use at your own risk; the airstrip undergoes ongoing maintenance. Chukar Flats is a challenging backcountry airstrip, located in North Central Oregon in a deep canyon along the east bank of the John Day River. Improvements to the airstrip include lodge building door reconstruction and fire ring installation (2014), porch roof reconstruction (2015), and broken window replacement (2016). | Mountain Flying | created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to provide jobs Originally built in 1950 by local outfitters as a small hunting lodge, over the decades and through a succession of owners, the Lodge fell into disrepair. Nehalem Bay State Airport (3S7) is located immediately adjacent to an Oregon State Park. He also said there is a road that intersects the the middle of Idaho's backcountry. Otter Creek Ranch Airstrip Ten Sleep, It is nearly 4,000 feet in length and at least a couple of hundred feet wide. We work closely with many state organizations such as the IAA and the MPA to assist them with local issues. It also Youre ready to leave and for the first time and you now understand the laborious calculations your flight instructor had you making as you look at those real live 50 trees at the end of the runway. the criteria. over Big Creek as it meanders into the Middle Fork of the Backcountry Airstrip Preservation. The RAF approved a grant for half the project; challenging folks from across the country to donate the other half. Wyoming Since the RAF is a 501(c)(3) public charity, all donations are tax deductible. New Mexico State Liaison Ron Keller represented RAF at an initial meeting in 2017 with the Catron County Manager to advocate for the airport as an important recreational access point. Explore Airstrips Near You Filter by Region Explore All Airstrips Northwest Mountain Region Alaska Region Central Region Eastern Region Great Lakes Region New England Region Southern Region Southwest Region Western Pacific Region What's Happening? On several occasions, RAF members have brought hand tools and a drag to smooth the strip and fill in damage from OHV users driving on it during wet conditions. If you land at Big Bar on the Idaho side of Hells Canyon, you can walk about 3 miles north to the historic Kirkwood Ranch where youll find several well-preserved buildings. You can drive to In about thirty days we had the funds we needed, Brad said. Do not fly into Hells Canyon except in VMC. The 2,100 ft x 60 ft dirt airstrip sits in a small valley at 4,400 ft elevation, surrounded on three sides by 6,400 ft mountains. Wallowa-Whitman National Forest consider a donation of an equivalent amount, at the least. I don't think the Air Force or the Air Sparky Imeson Copyright 1995-2017. The strip sits on a 70,000-acre cattle ranch Mr. Orchard has a Maule STOL plane based at Thanks to the efforts of RAF to commit to a maintenance agreement with the BLM and National Park Service, access to this historic airstrip has been assured for years to come. Planned giving means different things to different people, but what we hope it means to you, is the recognition that the core mission of the RAF is to protect these very special places. The USAF Combining forces with the CPA has allowed the group to use its resources and strength to bring aviation into the states Recreational Use Statute (RUS), fund many projects/efforts, and gain better access to state resources. This beautiful Wyoming airstrip is located Amigos del Cielo (NM90) is a private airstrip 4 miles north of Rodeo, New Mexico near the Arizona border. Contact Us | been sold on 03-17-2003. When the city attempted to turn the strip into a waste transfer station and county dump, her board stepped up to save the airport. Cessna 206 and Cessna 185 when some missionaries were using and they will fine you if you fly into this airstrip. The Chicken Strip is a 1,300-foot dirt strip in a remote corner of Death Valley National Park. The hike is mostly along the river; at Suicide Point youll enjoy fine views of Hells Canyon. Please In response to a request for help in preserving the old site from the grazing permittees Doug Dressler and Wilma Jenkins, negotiations between the RAF, APA and the USFS District Ranger Carol Telles and her recreation team began. little adventure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. They knew these places were special and that someone needed to step up to the plate and defend them. Backcountry airstrips that lie amidst undeveloped and pristine lands are some of our most valuable assets, and allow us roadless access to our treasured national wilderness. permission. We bet the smile that found its way to your face back then is still there today. Engstrom Campground, a USFS campground, is 0.5 miles SW of the runway, with an outhouse facility. For more information contact Mark Spencer: email or (520) 826-2112. Their route is several Plus, there are beautiful views from the front lawn, picnic tables, and hiking. Burnt Ridge Airstrip - Airpark - WA - WN74 - Location and FAA Link Camano Island Airfield - Airpark - WA - 13W 3 miles NW of STANWOOD, WA Camano Island Airfield - Airpark - WA - 13W - Location and FAA Link Cawleys South Prairie - Airpark WA - 02WA 1 miles NE of SOUTH PRAIRIE, WA Cawleys South Prairie - Airpark WA - 02WA - Location and FAA Link Updates Located on a working dry wheat farm, about 8 miles Northwest of Condon, Oregon, Mountain Views is a 1,650 ft x 40 ft turf runway. There are so many advocacy organizations. We appreciate that you might consider some level of a planned gift to the RAF. was out there doing a study for the Air Force and was based The RAF is depending on other pilots to help them in identifying potential real estate for the development of new airstrips. The CORAC is in the early stages of a revival to bring backcountry flying to Colorado! Please consider a financial contribution to support the continued growth & operation of this site. This is very long by backcountry standards. Volunteers from the RAF, Oregon Pilots Association, Idaho Pilots Association and Backcountrypilot.org used airplanes and helicopters to remove tons of abandoned equipment and debris, and to bring in hundreds of loads of new building supplies. Temperance Creek Ranch. She currently lives in Idaho and serves as editor of The Flyline, the monthly publication of the Idaho Aviation Association. Find Bush Flying Events Lone Pine Backcounrty Fly-In Lone Pine Airport Greater Idaho STOL Drag Wyoming prematurely. The Minam River Lodge (7OR0) is located in northeast Oregon, deep in the heart of the Eagle Cap Wilderness. ____________________________________________________. Family style breakfast or lunch is available with prior arrangement. site is not supported by commercial advertising . must first get permission from Mr. Force. Thanks to a $30,000 grant from the RAF, a new pilot shelter was completed at KRCV. Memaloose is another good strip for those looking for a Please In fact the experience was so good that you were excited to do it again, but before departure you unloaded your gear, put on your hiking shoes, and headed off to explore this special place. In January, steelhead frequent a large rapid downstream from the strip. Backcountry airstrips serve an important . of Aeronautics. . best approach is from the south to runway 35. McKenzie Bridge State Airport (00S) is a beautiful public use backcountry airfield in the Cascades Mountains. You wouldnt believe how many airstrips on public lands are decaying as we speak. If you would like to land there Mr. Orchard It's just the density altitude you Click Show More!WHO WE AREIn 2015 we quit our lives in the city to buy bare land in the country and build a timber frame home from scratch with our bare hands, debt-free, with no prior experience. These situations lend themselves perfectly to the tax-deductions that are available to the donor. With your help the RAF knows there will be an airplane on a grass strip with laughter and a campfire in the background. With 80+ volunteers and three days, the airstrip was made usable again. Its been a wild ride of ups, downs, highs, lows, rain and rainbows, but we havent lost sight of our goals and have gotten further in three years than we thought wed get in ten. In the 1950s the then ranch owners built a log cabin lodge, bunk house, and airstrip in an attempt to convert the working ranch into a Dude ranch. The airstrip is still considered open but is no longer used I live in San Diego and fly from MYF. Reviewing safety briefings and contacting airfield owners (where applicable) is essential before use. Reserve is located in the Gila National Forest and is close to at least 6 recreational airstrips in New Mexico and Arizona. plain. about 10-nautical miles south of the Otter Creek Ranch. Natural hot springs are a short walk away. Photo by Shelly Tippets. Order a copy of the Idaho Aeronautical Chart too, because it shows the locations of many strips not shown on FAA sectionals. SUPPORT US WITHOUT PAYING A DIME!It takes us 40+ hours a week to document our journey on both our blog and our YouTube channel. La Garita Creek Ranch Airport places you at the Ranch with rental cabins, and a main lodge with kitchen. Pilots who fly in here can enjoy meals, lodging, and hiking. Contributor (s): National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine . RAF conducted a work party at Jake's Bar. mailing address to send a check, please contact me at: The airstrip was used primarily for fire Note the shorter Big Bar airstrip across the river on the Idaho side. Wild Billy Lake (OR29) is located on 1,100 acres of private land in south-central Oregon. unavailable for contact as was the owner of the near by The RAF donated $1,000 to help fund a conservation easement on the ranch in 2016. The beautiful old city located between Austin and San Antonio is known for bountiful crystal clear water, and aviation innovator Redbird Skyport, right on the field (KHYI). government passed a forest preservation act in 1968. remained closed since that time. There are also several historic buildings at the Ranger Station that were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Washington, Eastern. 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