Author: shortfield

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MACKAY BAR, ID

Where the wilderness meets comfort — fly into one of Idaho's most remote and rewarding backcountry destinations on the banks of the Salmon River.

45.379075, -115.50512361111

ELK CITY, ID

A friendly, curved grass strip tucked into a historic gold-mining town at the end of the road in Idaho's central mountains.

45.82268583333, -115.43984972222

ELK RIVER, ID

Beautiful 3,000 ft strip. Grass on the side with gravel down the center. Freshly mowed…

46.78740305556, -116.16765000000

CAMAS COUNTY, ID

The runway at U86 (08/26) is decomposed granite in good condition. It has a good crown so drains well. The…

43.34186111111, -114.79827777778

FISH LAKE USFS, ID

Located in Idaho's Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, the Fish Lake airstrip is nestled in a high elevation…

46.33019527778, -115.06317416667

GARDEN VALLEY, ID

The perfect backcountry gateway for Boise-area pilots — accessible, well-maintained, and set in one of Idaho's most scenic mountain valleys.

44.06694444444, -115.93127777778

RUNNING CREEK RANCH, ID

Private ranch. Obtain permission before landing.More information: http://selwaywildernessoutfitters.org

45.91408361111, -114.83566055556

IDAHO CITY USFS, ID

A rustic Forest Service gravel strip at the edge of a historic gold-rush ghost town in the Boise Basin.

43.823885, -115.844398

INDIAN CREEK USFS, ID

Located on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River and is a busy place. Charter operations haul in gear and…

44.76113888889, -115.10736111111

LAIDLAW CORRALS, ID

This strip is owned and maintained by the state of Idaho. As it isn't irrigated, the grass grows in clumps…

43.03702777778, -113.73361111111