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Copper Basin Airstrip

FAA Code: 0U2 Latitude: 43.8019722
Elevation: 7920 Longitude: -113.8315278

This airstrip is located in a high mountain valley and has a very high density altitude when temperatures are warm. Its turf surface often is marked by cattle hoof prints and rodent holes. There are no camping facilities. The airstrip is about a mile from the headwaters of the East Fork of the Big Lost River. There are numerous small, mountain lakes within hiking distance of the strip.

Airstrip Location:
City Mackay
Manager Dan Conner
Manager Phone 208-334-8775
District Director Mike Hart
District Director Phone 208-528-7672
Airstrip Features:

Classification: Wild pdf
Windsock
Segmented Circle
Primary Runway:
Id 13/31
Length 4700
Type Turf
pdf Runway Diagram

Stuck 'N Stay Emergency Accommodations

Emergency Accommodations Emergency overnight accommodations are available at this airstrip. See the Stuck 'N Stay Airstrip Host Directory

Copper Basin Info Last Updated: September 27, 2019

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This information has been compiled from a number of sources. The status of airstrip facilities, conditions, available services, ownership, and managers are constantly changing. The Idaho Aviation Association assumes no responsibility for incomplete or inaccurate information contained herein.

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