Airstrip Info
| Frequency | 122.90 |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 5244 ft |
| Lat/Long |
38.5675, -110.1005 38° 34.05' , -110° 6.03' |
| Runway 05/23 |
1200 ft
x 12 ft
Soft Dirt / Brush Rwy 5 Uphill 1.3% |
| Ownership | BLM |
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Information updated May 13, 2021 @ 7:48pm
Description: Keg Knoll's airstrip is quite soft and covered with brush. Access point for Colonnade Arch (Five Hole Arch) trail. 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. The survival of this strip depends on its successful inclusion during the planning process for the Labyrinth Wilderness Area. Unfortunately, until then, the airstrip is closed to motor vehicle use.
Runway: Roughly 1800 ft long x 18 ft wide dirt runway in good condition. Slopes uphill slightly to the east. Last 1,000 feet or so on the east end more clear than the west end. Definitely a soft runway that is covered with brush.
Approach Considerations: Typically land uphill to the east and depart downhill to the west.
Amenities: None. Slight parking area south of landing surface on the east end.
Windsock: No.
As part of our work party at Mexican Mountain, a group of us came over and cleared about 1000-1200’ of the runway. It is a little soft and there are a few bushes that need to be cleared in future work parties. A parking area was cleared too. Overall it’s much improved and useable. 2 miles off the east end of the strip are the Colonnade Arches, which are spectacular! Also a relatively easy hike too.
