Airport Identifier:
1U1Elevation:
2454Latitude:
46.1207508Longitude:
-114.9273333Moose Creek is one of the Forest Service's best-maintained airstrips, located at the confluence of Moose Creek and the Selway River in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. In 2010, with the help of IAA volunteers, the Ranger District moved the recommended camping area from the west side of runway 01/19, where large, diseased trees pose a safety hazard, to the south end between the intersecting runways. The large wooden picnic tables were removed. Portable tables and firepans are available at the Ranger Station. Potable water also is available at the Ranger Station. Fishing usually is good in both Moose Creek and the Selway. No tie downs, no winter maintenance.
Airstrip Features:
Camping
Potable Water
Windsock
Classification:
Primitive Classification
Airstrips have basic navigational aids such as windsocks and runway markers and some limited user facilities. Typically located in remote settings but may be accessed by low-standard road.
Primary Runway:
1/19Length:
4100Type:
TurfStuck 'N Stay Emergency Accommodations
IAA Member Hosts
Member Name
Mark Burke
Member Name
Tom Richardson
Member Name
Chris & Ronnie Metcalfe Chouinard
Member Name
Bill McGlynn
[email protected]
Leavenworth
I have donated a 4 person REI tent for anyone to use if stuck without a tent at Moose Cr. Ask the Host Volunteer - the tent is located in the Host Cabin near the runway.
Member Name
John Moriarty
Airstrip Manager:NEZPERCE FOREST, AIR US Forrest Service |
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208-983-9571
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District:#7 McCall/Central |
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District Director:Dave Irvin |
Observation Date: August 29, 2024
Tried to land at Moose Creek today but too much smoke from the fire NE of there.
Observation Date: July 25, 2024
extensive damage caused by extreme weather that hit an area from Moose Creek all the way into Missoula, Montana. Trees down and huge pines broken like matchsticks. Turns out that the windstorm at Moose Creek blew out the Ranger Station's water system and some trees came down on two of their buildings. Due to no water and extensive damage the USFS closed their station there immediately for the time being. The ruways appears to be undamaged, but the area is probably not safe, due to debris and fallen/damaged trees. We'd recommend you land elsewhere. Hopefully the IAA and USFS can schedule some work parties to clean things up. Go here to see the original post on Facebook for photos : https://www.facebook.com/100064342763549/posts/888654306622653/?
Observation Date: July 14, 2024
Freshly mowed. Absolutely beautiful condition.
Observation Date: July 5, 2024
A handful of us went in for the 4th to camp. Great spot. Mostly 18Xs but a V-Tail Bonanza did come in for a short bit as did a twin Otter. Chance is overseeing the place for a few months (my understanding) was super nice + his son and dog Cedar. Recommend hiking (but super early due to heat) to the lookout tower but also bring a fresh snack for Evelyn (spelling?) to show appreciation for her work and service. Moose should be freshly mowed by this week if I understood it correctly.
Observation Date: January 31, 2024
Stopped at Moose Cr. briefly with the helicopter on 1/31/2024. There appeared to be maybe 10 to 12 inches of snow on the runways. It was probably fairly firm in the morning with the surface few inches softening up in afternoon. No fixed wing tracks on the runways.
