Mexican Mountain | Utah Back Country Pilots Association

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

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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 MountainThe 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.

Pere Davison visited 2 years ago in a C206 with 8.50 tires

Landed west. I avoided first 300 + feet. After walking it I believe it would not be a problem for larger tires and soft field technique. I parked at west end and pushed back off runway. Overall good airstrip. Cattle were in the area. Before takeoff I took my dog and walked all way from west to east end to make sure no cattle were near runway.

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Josh Kelson visited 2 years ago in a PA-18 SuperCub with 31 tires

Went down and worked on the runway smoothing out some of the soft ruts. Hoping a good rain will firm things up. Still a bit on the east end left to do.

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Josh Kelson visited 2 years ago in a PA-18 SuperCub with 31” tires

Went down to try and fill the holes on the west end of the runway. Got a little done. Could use a quick work party if 5-10 people to fill those better and smooth out a few other sections. East end soft as others have mentioned for smaller tires.

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Aaron Winkelstein visited 2 years ago in a Cessna 172 with 600x6 Main, 500x5 Nose tires

Runway was in good shape a little soft for my wheels but dry and relatively smooth. There are 2 relatively large divots in the west end of the runway that should be avoided.

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Marc Lassaux visited 2 years ago in a ICP Savannah S with 8.00-6 tires

Runway in good shape. There are some blown out areas in the center of the runway about 125ft or so from the western end that could make things more difficult if not ready for them or aware. This is such an amazing area.

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