Simonds

Airport Identifier:

NA9

Elevation:

5243

Latitude:

45.085

Longitude:

-115.127

The Forest Service has designated this airstrip for emergency use because of its condition and location. It requires special skills and equipment beyond what is anticipated for general aviation. Use is discouraged.

Airstrip Features:

Classification:

Other Classification

Airstrips with restrictions based on land owner/manager legal requirements. Not for general public use. These places have no facilities and require special skills and equipment beyond the normal anticipated for general aviation, and use is discouraged.

Primary Runway:

12/30

Length:

890

Type:

Turf

Stuck 'N Stay Emergency Accommodations

IAA Member Hosts

Member Name

Mike Hart

Yellow Pine

Airstrip Manager:

Matt Shaddle
208-634-0768

District:

#7 McCall/Central

District Director:

Dave Irvin

Observation Date: October 31, 2024

Tree removal has changed the approach picture, and more removal would be helpful. Put the large dead tree on your right wingtip as you turn from base to final about 1/4 mile out, and put another tall snag with a nest on top on your left wingtip on final. Large frozen gopher dig on the left at the very end can re-launch you. Caution for the sidehill at the beginning of takeoff. Watch sun angle for blindness on takeoff. For cub-type aircraft only in my opinion.

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