Mexican Mountain

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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

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 November 13, 2024 @ 8:31am

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 Area. Motorized or wheeled conveyances are not to be used on the airstrip or surrounding areas.

Please read wilderness Leave no Trace practices for Mexican Mountain. The use of WAG bags is encouraged.

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.

Alina Pringle visited 5 years ago in a RANS S20 Raven with 26” tires

Beautiful, dry, so green and so many flowers. The river is running strong. The gnats are plentiful too. Try not to breath too many ?

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Cory Wolf visited 5 years ago in a C205 with 8.50 tires

The airstrip is in great shape and is dry. The normal two soft spots are near the old east end prior to where it was extended in 2013. The parking areas are a little soft and could be an issue with someone with smaller tires. The wild flowers are in full bloom with all the rain we’ve had. I’ve never seen so many at MM!

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Dick Stone visited 5 years ago in a C185 with 8.00 tires

Tent Caterpillars quite the nuisance...they are killing a majority of the cottonwoods in the airstrip vicinity. If camping a tent is a must and keep it zipped up tight!

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J W visited 5 years ago in a Stinson with 8.50 tires

Landing surface East of the windsock has the previously mentioned cattle and mule tracks, although this portion is still very much useable with 8.50 tires. The rest of the runway is in excellent condition. The West camp is currently overrun with what we believe to be Western Tent Caterpillars (moth larvae). The East camp is caterpillar-free, but more exposed (no trees=no caterpillars=no shade). The entire area this year is infested with moth larvae. Very interesting to see.