Airstrip Info
| Frequency | 122.90 |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 4628 ft |
| Lat/Long |
38.2724, -109.7263 38° 16.344' , -109° 43.578' |
| Runway 14/32 |
1848 ft
x 45 ft
Dirt Road Rwy 14 Uphill 0.4% |
| Ownership | SITLA |
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Information updated October 17, 2024 @ 2:10pm
Description: Sitting at the base of the Needles Overlook Rustler Canyon is one of the closest airstrips to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. An intense 4x4 trail named Lockhart Basin connects Moab to the Needles District and runs along the base of the canyon. The road passing through the airstrip heads out to Newberry Butte Overlook which is part of the Indian Creek Wilderness Study. A section of the Hayduke Trail which spans from Zion to Arches National Park can be accessed from here. In the evening the light on the cliffs can offer a spectacular photo opportunity. Please be cognizant of the proximity to the park areas.
Attractions: Landing strip is located in Lockhart Basin near the Bears Ears National Monument and is extremely remote. Pilots seeking solitude will appreciate the area. Dark Skys. May be possible to hike to the Colorado River. Estimate 2 to 3 miles. This landing strip is open for recreational use by any pilot. Prior permission is not required but use at your own risk as is not inspected regularly. UBCP does not allow commercial use of the
landing strip.
Inspected: The airstrip was recently bladed by San Juan County in October 2024.
WOW!!!! The newly graded Rustler is now one of the BEST strips around!! Nice and wide (like maybe 40'!!), a bit dusty, but not that soft! You can spot the runway several miles out! It's such a picturesque location. AND...bonus...a new windsock!! Dead calm this morning so I took the opportunity to take off and land in both directions to check it out. Parking area in the middle for camping. I've been told you can hike down to the Colorado (a couple of miles), so that's on the short list for next time I'm there! Thanks to Steve Durtcshi for overseeing this improvement on a special airstrip to me personally!
Thanks to the hard work of the UBCP Board, the Rustler Canyon Airstrip is open for private non-commercial recreational use. Through this relationship, the airstrip has been recently re-graded as of October 2024.