Ibex / Tule Valley Hardpan

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Airstrip Info

Frequency	122.90
Elevation	4748 ft
Lat/Long	38.9834, -113.3666 38° 59.004' , -113° 21.996'
Runway All	10000 ft x 3000 ft Hardpan
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 April 22, 2019 @ 5:27pm

Description: The Tule Valley Hardpan (aka Ibex) is a large dry lake bed just west of Sevier Dry Lake. Ibex is one of the three back country airstrips included in the State's "FLY UTAH Passport Program". To learn more, head to their website.

The Ibex Hardpan Briefing guide is available here.

Runway: Generally pilots land north/south on the area south of the island that rises about 200 feet above the hardpan.

Approach Considerations: Rapidly rising terrain west of the landing surface.

Amenities: None

Windsock: Yes, located atop the island.

Josh Kelson visited 2 years ago in a C206

Windsock is back up! Took a quick trip to set it up. Hopefully it doesn’t get stolen or broken. I will be back down there early November to check on it.

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

There was more water than I've seen there before. Much of the lakebed looked wet. I inspected with several fly overs and rolling of tires, as well as watching the motorcycles in the area. Landing in the recommended location just southwest of the island, the ground was firm. After getting out I walked miles of the lakebed and found most of it to be firm. I would steer clear of any standing water, staying well away from it. I walked right up to the waters edge and while the ground was still firm right up until the waterline, there was noticeable tackiness and mud 30-50 feet before the water (likely from receding water). As always, use caution. I recommend a pass or two just to double check as we may get more rains soon.

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Josh Kelson

I will be replacing the windsock in the coming weeks.

2 years ago

Mark Scott visited 2 years ago in a Bearhawk with 8.5 x 6 tires

Several large water spots North of the island. Lots of good hardpan SE of the island. Windsock seems to be missing.

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Ryan Bowler visited 2 years ago in a C182 with 8.5 tires

Hard and dry. Had a great time exploring with kids and Grandpa.

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Tyler Gleave

Lots to explore around there. Did you find the geocache at the top of the hill?

2 years ago

Ryan Bowler

Oh, I didn’t know about the Geocache, but I’ll have to check it out next time. There will be a next time!

2 years ago

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

IBEX is great, no standing water. Pulled the windsock down and took home for repair as the sock frame broke. Will repair and fly back out there to stand it back up. Was out there for the UBCP fly-in. Great event! Thanks for all those that out it on and Tyler for driving a grill down!