Happy Canyon

UT97

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Airstrip Info

Frequency	122.90
Elevation	4941 ft
Lat/Long	38.1569, -110.2916 38° 9.414' , -110° 17.496'
Runway 09/27	1385 ft x 50 ft Dirt Rwy 9 Uphill 1.4%
Ownership	SITLA (State School Lands)

Amenities

Camp Sites

Windsocks

Weather

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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 March 8, 2023 @ 11:00am

Description: Strongly suggest obtaining local knowledge prior to landing for the first time. Landing strip currently leased to Utah Back Country Pilots for non-commercial use only. UBCP requests no man-made artifacts (drill bits, tools, etc.) be removed. Emergency water and runway grading tools in shack.

Runways: RWY 9 is uphill 1.38% and has displaced threshold due to overgrown brush. East end 50 feet higher. Touch down point may be difficult to determine by the first time visitor. Threshold markers should be present.

Additional runway 18/36: 845 feet long x 50 feet wide, very soft dirt. Slightly uphill to the north.

Approach Considerations: Unfamiliar pilots should positively identify the touchdown zone as the runway appears to be longer than it is. Recommend land east, depart west.

Amenities: Parking areas are at east end and very soft.

Windsock: Wind sock west of miner's shack.

Josh Kelson visited 9 months ago in a PA-18 SuperCub with 31” tires

Same as always. A bit bumpy on the east end, but overall it's in great shape. Work party scheduled here this spring. It was dry though which I wondered about because of the winter rains we've been getting in the state. Beautiful as ever!

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Justin Mackie visited 10 months ago in a C182 with 8.50 tires

East end 1/3 of the runway has some big heaves in it. West 2/3 of the runway was sandy soft and rutted but dry. Perfect georgeous day and conditions. Wonderful backcountry spot.

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Ron Freier visited 10 months ago in a Rans S20 with 20 tires

Runway still dry and in good shape. Windsock looks good!

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Cory Wolf visited 11 months ago in a C205 with 850s tires

The strip is in great shape. Beautiful as ever. Parking areas are in great shape and firm. I didn't take a good look at the windsock to see if it needs to be replaced.

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Adam Rosenberg visited 11 months ago in a PA28-180 with 6x600 tires

This airstrip was in great condition for my Piper Cherokee with small tires.

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