Airport Identifier:
85UElevation:
4190Latitude:
45.0999142Longitude:
-114.8009289This is a difficult, often rough Forest Service airstrip in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Water bars extend across the runway surface to mitigate water erosion. For those willing to brave the several-hundred feet of trail dropping into Big Creek, the airstrip provides access to excellent fishing. Watch for rattlesnakes.
Airstrip Features:
Windsock
Classification:
Wild Classification
Airstrips may have basic navigation aids such as windsock and runway markers and no user facilities. Typically located in the remotest settings away from roads and communities.
Primary Runway:
7/25Length:
1650Type:
DirtStuck 'N Stay Emergency Accommodations
IAA Member Hosts
Member Name
Mike Hart
Airstrip Manager:PAYETTE FOREST AIR OFFICER |
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208-634-0746
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District:#7 McCall/Central |
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District Director:Dave Irvin |
Observation Date: June 13, 2023
Surface is pretty standard for Soldier. Humps, rough, rocks. Grass isn't too bad, but into the lower parking area you might have trouble seeing the surface.