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    Description

    One-way strip deep in the Main Salmon Canyon.  Mackay Bar (private but open) 2 miles downriver.  Non-standard pattern.  Final is flown river left, with the runway out of sight until short final.  Beware of wheel traffic using the runway.

    Good camp spots south of the strip, both at the East end and most of the way to the West end.  Water from nearby creeks or river.

    Runway
    • Length

      1500

    • Width

      50

    • Surface

      TURF

    Details
    • Facility ID

      C48

    • Elevation

      2275

    • CTAF

      122.9

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    Location

    Lat: 45.39666666667 , Long: -115.48333333333 - IDAHO, USA

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    • Recreational
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    • Mountains
    • Canyon
    • Trees
    Region
    • Northwest Mountain
    Ownership
    • Public
    Author
    shortfield

    Land here, before you land out there!

    mood_bad
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