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Lower Loon Airstrip

FAA Code:	C53	Latitude:	44.8086712
Elevation:	4200	Longitude:	-114.8086599

IAA District 6 - Director Mike Hart 208-528-7672 mike@comdesigns.com. Formerly owned by J.R. Simplot, Loon Creek now belongs to Idaho Fish & Game. Even though the airstrip has had an "R" designation for many years, it has been open to the public willing to brave the short, technical runway. The "R" will be removed on future FAA charts. There is a wildnerness campground at the mouth of Loon Creek, but it often is occupied by rafters floating the Middle Fork. There is a wonderful hot springs about a mile upstream. In 2018 RWY was resurfaced. 1 set of tie downs. No winter maintenance.

Airstrip Location:
Operational Status	OPEN
City	Challis
County	Custer
Manager	Tom Curet
Manager Phone	208-756-2271

Airstrip Features:
Windsock:	Yes
Segmented Circle:	No
Beacon:	No
Bike Rental:	No
Camping:	Yes
Potable Water:	No
Showers:	No

Primary Runway:
Id	16/34
Length	1200
Width	25
Type	Turf-Dirt
Condition	Good
Runway Diagram

Secondary Runway:
Id
Length	0
Width	0
Type	N/A
Condition

Pilot Reports

Observation Date: June 02, 2018
Short grass and dirt on main line, with growing rolling bumps at touchdown zone. Grass on sides is growing tall but still suitable for parking. Did not observe (but didn't look too hard either) rodent activity on main runway surface.

Airstrip Classification: WILD

Airstrips may have basic navigation aids such as windsock and runway markers and limited or no user facilities. Typically located in the remotest settings away from roads and communities.
Maintenance: Clear hazardous vegetation from approaches, remove obstacles, treat noxious weeds and maintain useable airstrip surface.

Lower Loon Info Last Updated: November 5, 2018

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