Airstrip Info
| Frequency | 122.90 |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 4461 ft |
| Lat/Long |
39.0188, -110.4504 39° 1.128' , -110° 27.024' |
| Runway 11/29 |
1900 ft
x 40 ft
Dirt Rwy 29 Uphill 0.3% |
| Ownership | BLM WSA |
Amenities
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Information updated November 18, 2022 @ 1:27pm
Description: Mexican Mountain's runway is oriented west/east alongside the San Rafael River inside the Mexican Mountain Wilderness Study Area. Due to the sensitive nature of the location, pilots are requested to adhere to the UBCP's Code of Conduct to help us maintain our strong working agreements with the BLM. Reminder to all pilots this airstrip exists within a Wilderness Study Area. Motorized or wheeled conveyances are not to be used on the airstrip or surrounding areas.
Runway: 1900 ft long x 40 ft wide dirt runway in good condition. Slopes uphill slightly to the west. First 500' from the east is more soft than the rest of the runway and has a "dark spot" that appears wet throughout the year.
Approach Considerations: Tall trees (30+ ft) on both sides of the runway present a hazard when landing to the east (downhill). Typically land to the west and depart to the east. Tall trees alongside the runway as well.
Amenities: Campgrounds and fire rings (please use already established camping/parking areas and fire rings).
Windsock: Yes, located east of the runway.
Flew into MM on Saturday and the runway is in good condition and the windsock is good. A few cows around but the runway did not show signs of too much bovine traffic. The edges are soft and I did not pull off into the parking area as I was concerned with getting stuck! The sand is soft and large tires would be fine but since I was solo I wanted to avoid too much pushing if needed.
An 18 mile loop featuring spectacular views of the Mexican Mountain Wilderness Study Area (WSA). You'll want a GPS and track to help navigate route finding, including locating down climbs that will be required.
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/utah/san-rafael-river
Historical marker for Sheriff Azariah Tuttle, Jr. From the plaque: Azariah Tuttle, Jr., sheriff of Emery County, brought the law down on notorious Texan outlaw Joe Walker and other outlaws--the likes of Butch Casidy, Elza Lay, John Montis, and C.L. Gunplay Maxwell"
Several large rocks with petroglyphs are a short 5-min walk down the trail that begins at the airstrip windsock. Please do not touch or deface the petroglyphs so they can be preserved for future generations of pilots.