Author: shortfield

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VASHON MUNI, WA

A grass-strip gateway to Vashon Island, where general aviation still feels like a step back into simpler flying.

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DURAND MUNI, WI

Durand Municipal is a small paved airstrip that was once the home of Gifford Aviation, back when it was owned…

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HEINER, WY

This is a private airstrip with two runways. Although the chart lists the NE/SW runway as 3,500 ft, the…

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VISTA FIELD, WA

Vista is now closed. Big X's on the runway.

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DORMAN FIELD, WA

Dorman Field(5WA1) is a privately owned grass airstrip with a usable length of about 1100 to 1,500…

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SULLIVAN LAKE STATE, WA

Nestled in beautiful country near several airports in northeast Washington and north Idaho, Sullivan Lake…

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VAUGHAN RANCH AIRFIELD, WA

surrounded by tall trees, land to the north only and takeoff to the south only. over 40' higher…

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TIETON STATE, WA

Overlooking Rimrock Lake, on the east side of White Pass, is the beautiful Tieton Airport. In 1980, it was…

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EASTON STATE, WA

A charming, history-rich turf strip nestled in the Cascades foothills, offering pilots a peaceful mountain escape with fly-in camping right on the field.

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ORCAS ISLAND, WA

Great spot for exploring the island. A few tents were up Aug 2009. A very pleasant walking trail…

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