Dark Canyon North

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Airstrip Info

Frequency	122.90
Elevation	6675 ft
Lat/Long	37.8959, -110.089 37° 53.751' , -110° 5.339'
Runway 10/28	2400 ft Overgrown Dirt
Ownership	BLM NM

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Backcountry airstrips are inherently dangerous. It is the sole responsibility of the Pilot in Command to ascertain airstrip conditions prior to use. Be certain to consider environmental, aircraft, and personal factors when determining suitability. Use of the airstrips is at the sole discretion of the Pilot in Command. Fly safe!

Heads up: This airstrip is temporarily closed and should not be used.

Information updated July 9, 2025 @ 5:13pm

Dark Canyon North Airstrip is TEMPORARILY CLOSED. The airstrip is within the Bears Ears National Monument and the airstrip use is not allowed until the BLM has completed a NEPA evaluation of the airstrip.

Marc Lassaux visited 1 year ago in a ICP Savannah S with 21 tires

Bumpy clumpy runway with my 21 inch tires. A little work smoothing it out would help. An amazing place with great views and exploring.

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Wendy Lessig visited 2 years ago in a Piper PA-12 with 35” bushwheels tires

Landable with 20” (?) tires. Clumps of grass (see attached pictures). Wide open vistas. Would be windy with any weather. Bring tie-downs. Adjacent road would permit maintenance (which is needed). No windsock. This is a 360° video. Use your mouse, trackpad, tilt your mobile device or tablet, or use your finger on your mobile device or trackpad to view different perspectives. Video (takeoff) link: https://youtu.be/XzPUeLtOmLs In short, in my opinion, Dark Canyon North is a “keeper,” well worth visiting and possibly camping at.