Sand Wash

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Airstrip Info

Frequency	122.90
Elevation	5376 ft
Lat/Long	39.8311, -109.9334 39° 49.866' , -109° 56.004'
Runway 08/26	3200 ft x 18 ft Dirt Rwy 26 Uphill 0.8%
Ownership	BLM / Private (east end)

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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 May 13, 2021 @ 7:59pm

Caution for extensive traffic during the summer season. Use caution for strong and variable canyon winds at the airstrip.

Ryan Pace visited 2 years ago in a Citabria Scout with 29” tires

Some 3” exposed sandstone ledge edges in spots. Nothing you can’t rollover, just be aware.

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Brad Rowser visited 2 years ago in a PA28-180 with 6.00-6 tires

West 1/3 of runway is fairly ruff while remainder is in decent condition. Runway is dry and no snow in area. Windsock is in great condition.

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Tom Herbert visited 4 years ago in a Cessna 140 with 6.50 tires

Strip is firm but kind of rough.

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Brendon Peterson

Eagle city

2 years ago

Eric Holt visited 5 years ago in a Pa-28-180 with Little tires

Flew over Sand Wash and it looks dry and good. The wind sock looked in good condition.

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Kyle Stone visited 5 years ago in a Cessna R172K Hawk XP with 8.5 tires

Flew over Sand Wash and its still covered with snow and melting fast with standing water in various places.

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