Airstrip Info
| Frequency | 122.90 |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 5295 ft |
| Lat/Long |
38.6485, -110.6578 38° 38.91' , -110° 39.468' |
| Runway 18/36 |
3500 ft
x 30 ft
Dirt, brush Rwy 36 Uphill 0.4% |
| Ownership | Goblin Valley State Park |
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Information updated April 24, 2023 @ 4:09pm
Temple Mountain
NOTE: The Temple Mountain Airstrip is now located on State Parks land, specifically an extension of the Goblin Valley State Park. State Parks has allowed us to continue to use the airstrip while the UBCP, State Aeronautics, and State Parks work together on developing a plan for continued access of the airstrip. Please be courteous to any Park Officials that may ask you a few questions when operating in and out of Temple Mountain. And as always, thanks for your exemplary stewardship while we work for establishing the first official airstrip within State Parks land.
Description: Temple Mountain is a north/south oriented with sporadic clump grass, small bushes and ant hills. The surface is typical Utah desert, slightly soft with some give that can add to takeoff rolls.
Runway: 2,600' long x 40’. The surface is a little soft but is easily managed with 850 tires or larger and is relatively smooth. Slopes to the north 0.38%. Approximately 500’ from the south end there is a small undulation. Land beyond it.
Approach Considerations: The airstrip can be approached from either direction. When landing to the north, use caution for a small undulation approximately 500’ from the south end. Recommend landing beyond it.
Amenities: Primitive camping areas are available along the airstrip. BLM campgrounds are nearby. Goblin Valley State Park is 5 miles to the south. Trailheads to Wild Horse Canyon and Wild Horse Window hikes are located across the highway. The Temple Mountain mining site is nearby as well.
Windsock: No.
The strip is more firm and rough than the last time I was here, probably due to the dry spring we've had. The State Park people have been busy across the highway. A new sign and parking areas. The road that you used to follow to get to the Wild Horse Window trailhead is has been blocked off and looks like they have planted something. Just go down the main road and you'll see signs for the trailhead. Roughly about a 1.5 mile hike to the pictographs. Hopefully we can get this one bladed sooner than later.
Landed north touching down after the first 1/3. First third looks pretty rough. Remaining landing strip was soft and dry. The 182 did just fine. Used the tow bar to turn around on the north end. due to only having 8's on the mains and the shoulders were very soft. No cacti observed on the landing strip on the north two thirds.
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