Author: shortfield

Land here, before you land out there!

SLATE CREEK, ID

No line of sight between runway ends. Runway has a side slop to the west. The only ammenity is a…

45.67177777778, -116.30572222222

SOLDIER BAR USFS, ID

Solder Bar is located about four miles upstream from the confluence of Big Creek and the Middle Fork of the…

45.104549, -114.799363

THOMAS CREEK, ID

A remote wilderness strip carved into the heart of the Frank Church, where the only way in is by air, river, or foot.

44.72330555556, -115.00397222222

BRUCE MEADOWS, ID

A high-mountain grass airstrip in Idaho's Bear Valley, serving as a backcountry gateway to the Frank Church–River of No Return Wilderness.

44.41545916667, -115.31677111111

ROCK CREEK FARM, ID

This is a private airstrip. Do not land without owner's permission.

47.39240333333, -116.87295555556

JOHNSON CREEK, ID

Sometimes called the "Cadillac" of Idaho's backcountry airstrips, Johnson Creek pairs a pristine grass runway with luxury fly-in camping deep in the Salmon River Mountains.

44.91172222222, -115.48552777778

DIXIE USFS, ID

This Forest Services strip is located approximately 3 miles from Dixie Town, in a valley above the Salmon…

45.52074055556, -115.51762666667

WILSON BAR USFS, ID

One-way strip deep in the Main Salmon Canyon. Mackay Bar (private but open) 2 miles downriver. Non-standard…

45.39666666667, -115.48333333333

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