Author: shortfield

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LOWER LOON CREEK, ID

A remote backcountry gem tucked deep in the Frank Church Wilderness, rewarding skilled pilots with hot springs, wild river scenery, and true Idaho adventure.

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CHAMBERLAIN USFS, ID

A high wilderness meadow strip deep in the Frank Church country, where two crossing turf runways serve pilots, hunters, and horsepackers alike

45.37907833333, -115.19677972222

STOCKING MEADOWS, ID

In the 1920s there was a forest ranger in change of this area. He rode a horse named…

46.93601777778, -115.86487583333

MAGEE, ID

A remote grass strip tucked in the Idaho Panhandle wilderness, where WWII history meets backcountry flying and creekside camping.

47.840685, -116.252838

COLD MEADOWS USFS, ID

A remote high-elevation turf strip deep in the Frank Church Wilderness, prized by big-game hunters and backcountry pilots alike.

45.2935, -114.94530555556

CAVANAUGH BAY, ID

Northern Idaho's premier fly-in destination, where a pristine lakeshore setting meets surprisingly comfortable camping amenities.

48.51866666667, -116.82219444444

J-B, CA

J-B is a private airstrip built on a golf course. The strip is owned by Jim Boone and avid golfer and pilot.…

37.93520250000, -121.01549444444

KERN VALLEY, CA

This is a wonderful place to fly into. The airport is about 2-miles form a very nice town with good…

35.72822222222, -118.41972222222

ANDY MC BETH, CA

Steelhead, salmon, and trout fishing on the river bar just below the airport. Bring tie downs.

41.51202777778, -123.99566666667

LIVERMORE MUNI, CA

Many FBOs. Quite a few schools that specialize in Tailwheel training.

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