Mexican Mountain

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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

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.

Drew Bowles visited 2 years ago in a Experimental PA-14 with 29” Airstreaks tires

Runway needs some weeding and that sinkhole that Neil reported in the previous report is still there. That sinkhole seems stable. I stood on the edge and it didn’t collapse under my girth, however I wouldn’t trust it with the weight of a plane. The dark spots that look wet are somewhat damp but are hard packed. They were baked to the point of cracking and peeling. I’ve included pictures of them to give context to those that may be nervous about them.

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Neil Amonson visited 2 years ago in a C180 with 850 tires

Small sinkhole on north end near turn around. Deeper then I could see the bottom of. Estimated 4-5 feet in depth, 10-12” wide.

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Gary Hilley

Thanks,

2 years ago

Brian Bell

Thanks Neil!

2 years ago

Matthew Kalm visited 2 years ago in a RANS S-7S with 26” tires

Runway was good on the west side. a little soft from the recent rainfall on the east. Down near the Wind sock some deeper cow prints across the runway. Wind sock is in need of repair.

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Roy Evans II

Thanks for the report Matthew! Was just inquiring with some locals about the condition of the airstrip.

2 years ago

Gary Hilley visited 2 years ago in a Super Cub with 31 tires

All looks good here. We need to do a work party here this fall to take care of the encroaching weeds. Windsock needs replaced, but do to the size of the pole, I wasn't able to do it by myself.

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Marc Lassaux

I can help with the work party!

2 years ago

Bruce Dunlop visited 2 years ago in a Murphy Rebel with 26 tires

Cows were gone for 2 weeks prior. Lots of evidence of cows camping in the area. Otherwise lovely spot.

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