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

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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.

Matthew Kalm visited 7 months ago in a RANS S-20 with 26 tires

Upstream firm downstream becomes pretty soft. Overall conditions great. River is pretty full! All the cacti are in bloom.

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Josh Kelson visited 9 months ago in a PA-18 SuperCub with 31” tires

Seemed about the same as always. The dowstream end was firm. Upstream end had a few bumps on takeoff. The signage of the UBCP has come off the stand. Gary Hilley and I are working on getting it replaced. If you visit before I get down there to grab the sign, leave it be and I'll pick it up. There were more cow hoof holes than normal, and more cow pies (not many on the runway). The two trees on the upstream end...I wonder how long it will be until they impede the approach?

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Matthew Kalm visited 1 year ago in a RANS S-20 Raven with 26” tires

East end of the runway was muddy. If you go in early it should be frozen. The west end was dry and firm. No snow on the runway. Landed just past the muddy area and was fine. parking area is great condition.

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Randy Owen visited 1 year ago in a Zenith 701 with 21” tires

Mexican Mountain is in great shape.

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Eric Holmstrom visited 1 year ago in a Super cub with 31” tires

Runway seemed to be in good shape. Lots of thorns and burrs in the parking area.

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