Horseshoe Canyon

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Airstrip Info

Frequency	122.90
Elevation	5290 ft
Lat/Long	38.5132, -110.1062 38° 30.792' , -110° 6.372'
Runway 03/21	3500 ft x 10 ft Dirt Road Rwy 21 Uphill 0.7%
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 13, 2021 @ 7:46pm

Description: Horseshoe Canyon's airstrip is an improved dirt road that is comparatively firmer than Keg Knoll. This airstrip is one of the airstrips that has been included in the Emery County Public Land Management Act of 2019 residing in the proposed Labyrinth Canyon Wilderness Area. The UBCP is currently working with our contacts at the BLM and the County regarding access to this airstrip.

Runway: 3600 ft long x 40 ft wide dirt runway in good condition. Slightly slopes uphill to the north.

Approach Considerations: None.

Amenities: None.

Windsock: No

Cory Wolf visited 4 months ago in a C205 with 850 tires

Runway surface is firm with a few softer spots. Edges are quite soft, especially those areas without any vegetation. The far north end is a little overgrown. Not really needed but with a little work it could be cleared and the small turn around spot could be more easily accessed.