Author: shortfield

Land here, before you land out there!

Pakoon Springs, AZ

A remote desert oasis airstrip on the wild Arizona Strip, now closed to flight operations as the land returns to its natural state.

36.415882210925, -113.96456223866

OROGRANDE, ID

A rugged backcountry gateway into Idaho's storied gold country

45.729110045934, -115.52805237622

Ballarat Ghost Town, CA

This location is not a designated landing site and is probably very dangerous and/or illegal.

36.047652974873, -117.22447752549

Cougar Ranch, ID

44.741142960523, -114.91922884025

Cheat River Island

39.32565700326, -79.661650051284

Rafter 7 Ranch

A abandoned airstrip on a former high-desert sheep ranch, now folded into Nevada's newest state park along the East Walker River.

38.670813884461, -118.96718912867

CARVERS CUT, CA

Private ranch. Obtain permission from land owner prior to landing! A cabin, tent camping, and a fire pit…

36.006, -118.4918

TUNNEL MEADOWS, CA

This airstrip is closed/abandoned.

36.379704358472, -118.267270641

Lone Pine Backcounrty Fly-In

Lone Pine Airport

Marble Creek, ID

The airstrip sits along Marble Creek, approximately 2.5 miles from the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. The…

44.773472, -114.985278