Airstrip Info
Frequency | 122.90 |
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Elevation | 5372 ft |
Lat/Long |
37.6515, -110.1709 37° 39.09' , -110° 10.254' |
Runway 14/32 |
3400 ft
x 80 ft
Dirt Rwy 32 Uphill 1.7% |
Ownership | BLM NM |
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Information updated April 25, 2024 @ 5:31pm
Fry Canyon is a super long strip right on the edge of Fry Canyon, which is a cool mildly technical canyoneering route. Land uphill on runway 30, after the road which cuts across the middle of the strip. Depart downhill on runway 12. If you park at the downhill end of the runway, you'll walk southeast towards the bridge over the head Fry Canyon, and drop into the canyon there. Roundtrip hike from the south end of the runway thru the Fry Canyon canyoneering route and back to the plane was 6.9 miles. Took us about 2.5 hours total. There's a 60 foot rappel into the crux of the canyon, then a 75 foot swim down canyon. Camping up above Fry Canyon with views down onto Anasazi ruins is pretty cool, and its easy walking distance from the runway (a few hundred feet).
Curious what length rope you used? Anchors established or used your own? This looks like a good time! Found this website, seems like maybe there are two entry points? https://www.canyoneeringusa.com/cedar-mesa/fry-canyon
3 days agoHi Josh - we just used a standard 165 ft. dynamic rope that we doubled over for the rappel down, then pulled down behind us. There are good bolted anchors to attach the rope to. We entered the canyon from the state highway bridge, but could have skipped part of that hike but just rapping down into Fry Canyon from the campground directly above it.
15 hours agoThe runway is a pretty soft after the rain and snow and a bit weedy but not bad. It is a very long strip. Where the road crosses runway it is rough from the berms and I would recommend not landing in that area. We landed to the N right near the windsock which is on the west side of the runway about mid-field . Runway slopes up slightly to the N and it appeared that slope is steeper on the southern end of the runway. Very interesting ruins to see at the canyon overlook to the east.
Landed to the south downhill today due to wind. Strip is dry, relatively firm, lots of hoof prints, rabbit brush, tumbleweeds, etc. but still in good condition on the northern portion. Previously mentioned ruts aren’t bad except just north of the access road where they are troublesome. If landing uphill to the north, touchdown 200 feet beyond the crossing access road and you will avoid the wash out/ruts. Still plenty of runway in good condition.
A few deep hoof prints. Kinda soft but not bad. Not too many tracks. I am sure with more traffic it will get packed down. Opted to land uphill (32) with a tailwind. Waited until after the road that crosses the runway to touch town. There is a deep cut in the runway on the right side from the road avoid that. If you need the to cross the road cheat to the west.
Fry Canyon's airstrip has been identified on USGS maps since 1980. You can view this historic map below or download it by clicking here.