Mineral Canyon

UT75

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Airstrip Info

Frequency	122.90
Elevation	3946 ft
Lat/Long	38.5293, -109.9946 38° 31.758' , -109° 59.676'
Runway 15/33	2100 ft x 25 ft Dirt Rwy 33 Uphill 0.7%
Ownership	BLM

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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 27, 2022 @ 9:17am

Description: Mineral Canyon's airstrip resides in the Green River canyon just south of the Bowknot Bend. River has a tendency to flood during the summer, so a thorough review of the airstrip prior to landing is imperative. Mineral Canyon is one of the three back country airstrips included in the State's "FLY UTAH Passport Program". To learn more, head to their website.

Runway: 2000 ft long x 40 ft wide dirt runway in generally good condition, however can be quite soft due to its propensity to flood.

Approach Considerations: Airstrip resides inside a canyon with rapidly rising terrain within 1000 feet of the airstrip rising over 1000 feet above the landing surface. Base jumping and other low-level aircraft operating around and near the airstrip. Please monitor CTAF and make position reports regularly.

Amenities: None

Windsock: Yes

JAY TOWNSEND visited 3 years ago in a Rans S-21 with 8.50 22” tires

I landed on 32 and landed a bit long as the beginning of 32 looked soft. Turnaround at the north end was nice and firm.

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Tobias Burch visited 3 years ago in a Carbon Cub with 29 tires

Good runway, parking is great. If I’m picky, the runway is a little uneven and soft at the north end. For heavy aircraft with small tires that might be tricky. Gusty crosswind around mid day. Great spot!

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Patrick Baxter visited 3 years ago in a Scout with 8.50 tires

The runway is dry and in great shape. The southern end is sandy and somewhat soft as previously reported. This was my first time into the strip, what a beautiful area...stunning.

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JAY TOWNSEND visited 3 years ago in a Rans S-21 with 8.50 tires

RWY was in good condition on the northern end near the windsock, the southern end had some soft surface for about the first 200’. Best to land beyond. There were a few ruts on the northern end, but nothing to really be concerned about.

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Kyle Stone visited 3 years ago in a Cessna R172K Hawk XP with 8.5 tires

The airstrip is in nice shape and dry. Some minor ruts but nothing too concerning. I'm always amazed that the winds can be around 10 -15 kts above the canyon walls but calm in this canyon.

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