Airports

Sulphur Creek’s one of those Idaho backcountry strips that doesn’t try to kill you. That’s why it’s perfect if you’re just getting into this whole...

Owyhee Reservoir sits way out in Nevada’s high desert near the Oregon border – I’m talking seriously remote. This BLM dirt strip gets you access...

Schafer Meadows gets you into Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex – one of America’s biggest roadless areas. This remote Forest Service strip sits deep in...

Kern Valley Airport sits in the southern Sierra Nevada foothills serving the little town of Kernville, California. This public-use airport combines mountain scenery with reasonable...

Big Creek Airport serves as the hub of Idaho’s backcountry aviation, offering year-round access to the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. This Forest...

Stehekin Airport sits at the head of Lake Chelan in Washington’s North Cascades, serving one of America’s most remote communities. This tiny mountain town of...

Catalina Airport sits atop Santa Catalina Island, 22 miles off the California coast. This unique destination combines challenging approach procedures with spectacular scenery and island...

Smiley Creek Airport sits alongside Highway 75 in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Recreation Area, serving as a gateway to wilderness camping and mountain exploration. This Forest...

Friedman Memorial Airport in Aspen, Colorado, challenged pilots for decades before its replacement by Aspen/Pitkin County Airport in 2019. The old airport featured a 7,006-foot...

Johnson Creek Airport ranks among Idaho’s most challenging backcountry strips, testing even experienced mountain pilots. Located in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness,...