Author: shortfield

Land here, before you land out there!

Bridge Glacier, BC

A vast, rapidly retreating outlet glacier of the Lillooet Icefield that calves dramatically into its own growing lake.

50.852006, -123.480163

Henrys Lake, ID

A high-mountain turf airstrip in eastern Idaho, prized by backcountry pilots for its proximity to world-class trout fishing at Henry's Lake.

44.634376, -111.345261

Cedar Mills, TX

A grass fly-in strip on the shores of Lake Texoma, pairing backcountry-style flying with lakeside resort comfort.

33.83935, -96.81007

Lower Monumental, WA

A gravel strip perched above the Snake River canyon, offering pilots a slice of remote camping alongside the Lower Monumental Dam.

46.5497222, -118.5366958

Lower Granite, WA

A remote gravel backcountry airstrip tucked into a Snake River canyon, where pilots trade smooth pavement for river views, fishing, and dam tours.

46.67275, -117.4416667

Little Goose State, WA

A remote gravel airstrip tucked deep in the Snake River canyon, where pilots can picnic, camp, and tour the dam that gave the field its name.

46.5839444, -118.0035833

Skykomish State, WA

A charming turf strip nestled in the Cascades, offering pilots a gateway to one of Washington's most historic and scenic mountain towns.

47.7109356, -121.3390564

Bandera State, WA

A rustic backcountry turf strip tucked in the Cascades that doubles as a favorite training ground for mountain and soft-field flying.

47.3953689, -121.5364719

Smiley Creek, ID

A high mountain grass airstrip in Idaho's Sawtooth Valley that doubles as one of the backcountry flying community's favorite gathering spots.

43.912139, -114.796056

Chakachatna River 1, AK

A remote gravel bar strip on the wild, glacier-fed Chakachatna River, deep in bush-pilot country west of Cook Inlet.

61.071611, -152.020151