All Airstrip Reports
Buckhorn flats sits on top of Carpenter Ridge between Paradox Valley and Roc Creek. Winds can be very squirrely here at times. Runway direction 01/19. Land South and takeoff North, uphill to the South. Airstrip is not very flat, and has three small hills, but overall the surface is fairly smooth. Best touchdown spot is right past North turnaround. Nice fire ring and flat area in an island of trees 100ft NW of the North turnaround. There are also water troughs in the vicinity so cattle may be present certain times of the year. Beautiful location!
Stopped into Split Mountain on my way home from Arkansas. Right next to Dinosaur National Monument, it has some amazing scenery in the area. The strip is uphill to the north, and is good and firm. I landed to the south, downhill, but would recommend landing uphill. If a go around is needed, try to decide early as there is rising terrain. Shouldn't be an issue though as there is room for turns away from that terrain. Takeoff to the south downhill typically. Lots of neighbors around so stop in and stay a bit. Some old hangars to take a look at. Unfortunately I wasn't able to meet the owners but perhaps next time. I need to bring some transportation and make it into Dinosaur National Monument, which apparently is just 3 miles away!
Hey Josh, sorry we missed you. We do have a rental car available. Not asking much just enough to keep it running and insurance.
3 days agoRustic strip, probably 800' long. Best landing is towards the west, as the strip goes uphill to the west. Narrow strip with cedars on both sides. Small parking area at the western edge of the strip on the edge of the cliff, but it was big enough for our 3 planes. Nice campsite with a fire ring tucked in the trees at the on the north end of the runway, just above the cliff. Old uranium mining paraphernalia and some old mine shafts within 200 yards of the strip which were cool to explore. Beautiful view down into Gateway Canyon.
