Gruver's Mesa

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Airstrip Info

Frequency	122.90
Elevation	4836 ft
Lat/Long	38.7161, -110.2056 38° 42.966' , -110° 12.336'
Runway 9/27	1370 ft x 30 ft Dirt Rwy 27 Uphill 0.3%
Ownership	BLM

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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!

Information updated May 17, 2021 @ 10:22pm

Gruver’s Mesa:

Description: The airstrip sits atop Gruver's Mesa just south of the San Rafael River.

Runway: Runway 9/27 consists of a 1370’x30’ cleared section on the western end of a two-track road (the full runway length is 3500', including the uncleared portion). Runway 5/23 is 2200' and is overgrown and not recommended.

Approach Considerations: The airstrip sits atop a mesa and approaches from any direction are unobstructed.

Amenities: Primitive camping is available on the strip. No formal amenities. The location offers good access to several slot canyons nearby. Moonshine Wash and Three Finger Canyon are two of them. Via the slot canyons, the Green and San Rafael Rivers should be accessible as well.

Windsock: No

Josh Kelson visited 2 years ago in a PA-18 SuperCub with 31 tires

Some fresh work done to widen the road. Nice little spot, runway condition is good. Will be back.

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William Lipscomb visited 2 years ago in a Pa 18 with 31” tires

Good shape

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Paul Barry visited 2 years ago in a Maule M-5 with 26" tires

It looks like a new windsock was put up this year. The strip is in great shape. The views are pretty good too. It was disappointing, however, to see a numerous tire tracks from pilots taxiing way off the edge of the strip to turn around or park. Those tracks will take years to heal. There are ample turn around circles at both ends and one in the middle too.

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Anant Asthana

Hey Paul. I just got a maule M-5 too. Would love to get out and fly with you

1 year ago

Chris Benson visited 2 years ago in a C150 with 6.00-6 tires

Surface was smooth and firm. Narrow, but not too much to avoid- the black brush are only 1.5' tall and the terrain disappears quickly around the east side. Nice spot.

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Marc Lassaux visited 2 years ago in a ICP Savannah S with 8.00-6 tires tires

No changes from previous reports. Here is a video of takeoff out of Gruver's: https://photos.app.goo.gl/WPTfzEVHbXSCfejaA

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