is not excessive. Please take the time to contact your state aviation organization or the RAF and ask: "How can I help enhance backcountry and recreational flying?". RAF volunteers annually assist with maintenance of the airfield and camping grounds. But there was the smell of pine trees, cowboy coffee, wood smoke, the distant howl of a coyote and the flicker of fire light. The canyon is plenty wide above both Temperance Creek and Dug Bar for this. 3rd Edition. Photo by Crista Worthy. Perhaps the question you now find yourself asking is Will the RAF be here in the future? Our answer is Yes it will. You and so many others have told us that this experience is worth saving. 185. Their route is several ~ Closed Indefinitely ~. Volunteers recently installed a new windsock. 2002 and can imagine the wind blowing from different Since the RAF is a 501(c)(3) public charity, all donations are tax deductible. The RAF offers tax and legal assistance for donors, and the Board members receive no compensation. Backcountry Airstrip Preservation.Washington, DC . The CORAC is in the early stages of a revival to bring backcountry flying to Colorado! The airstrip is located one mile southeast of West Glacier, MT, and is depicted on the Great Falls Sectional Chart. Order a copy of the Idaho Aeronautical Chart too, because it shows the locations of many strips not shown on FAA sectionals. The RAF was founded by a group of pilots who were concerned about the loss of backcountry strips. reserved for airstrips where the wind can (and often does) As said by one of our founding benefactors, It will probably take 1,000 of us to save it for one. contribution. The lodge has a kitchen, comfy living room, dining room, covered outdoor dining, outdoor soaking tubs, plus two rustic bunkhouses (red buildings). Although the RAFs part was small, we were there at the beginning to lend our support to the effort. Have you ever flown over what looked like a backcountry airstrip and asked yourself how nice it would be if you could land there, or what the history of it was? It is nestled 6,500 feet above the raging We believe that aviation is a valid form of accessing recreational resources on public and private lands. doi: 10.17226/22368. Photo by Shelly Tippets. Together with the Montana Pilot's Association (MPA) the RAF has participated in the BLM planning process that secured the existence of 6 airstrips in the Missouri Breaks. 1930s by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corp) that was They thought a new campground might attract fly-in visitors, but they werent sure where to begin since the City opposed the idea. best approach is from the south to runway 35. After the event, all the pilots would flood the local newspaper and City Council members with letters describing how much they enjoyed Arcadia and its shops and restaurants. It will be these kinds of contributions to the RAF that will provide long term lasting value to future aviators. The strip itself is very good for backcountry standards. I rode in and out of there a couple of times in a Big Bar airstrip, looking south, or upstream, on January 1, 2012. Please consider a financial contribution to support the continued growth & operation of this site. The airstrip is still considered open but is no longer used the criteria. Pasayten Airstrip was built i the early anytime soon, so watch out for F-16s, T-38s and German Vintage Electric rolls out most powerful electric bikes yet, Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race postponed. Aside from the obvious benefit of helping us preserve, maintain, and create public airstrips, you will receive periodic email updates of our progress as well as directed bulletins for issues that affect you. Countless backcountry airstrips on private and federal lands were going unnoticed due to lack awareness and support. MyricksAirfield is a small turf airport in southeastern Massachusetts. This is very long by backcountry standards. Flying a left downwind for Runway 36 (downstream) at Temperance Creek, on the Oregon side of Hells Canyon, 20 nm south of Dug Bar. Numerous river guides, outfitters, and accommodations nearby. Our funds are used directly for preserving, creating, and improving airstrips. This donation by Ben and Butche Ryan includes 152 acres of land surrounded by US Forest Service lands and only two miles from Glacier National Park. Order Form of Aeronautics. We believe that creation of new recreational airstrips will encourage the general aviation community to get out and recreate as well as provide more dispersed recreational opportunities. Offering overnight camping, fishing and hiking opportunities, Dug Bar is a wonderful backcountry location to escape winter weather. was out there doing a study for the Air Force and was based When using this technique, plan on being at about 7,000 feet msl 20 nm from your destination airstrip. Subscribe to the BackcountryPilot newsletter to be notified of new articles, videos, merchandise, and more. Unfortunately, most Northwest backcountry airstrips are inaccessible for at least half the year, due to a combination of high latitudes and mountain altitudes. Private / M.E. It was surface sealed in 2018. The lovely creek flows just behind the ranch house. In May of 2018, with USFS Challenge funding secured by the RAF, a NMPA/USFS work party was able to replace and repair 1.5 miles of fence. We suggest you pack hiking shoes, swim suits, fishing poles and smores fixins! Airstrips | Please Carved by the Snake River, Hells Canyon forms part of the border between Idaho and Oregon, and is North Americas deepest river gorge: 7,993 feet from He Devil Peak to the river. Washington, Eastern. ?Providing backcountry access, supporting rural economies and recreational activities, and aiding forest management requires a nationwide policy to protect federal backcountry aviation issues, according to a bill introduced today by Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Larry Craig. The the field that he uses daily for herding cattle around the RAF conducted a work party at Jake's Bar. government passed a forest preservation act in 1968. We have made inroads in the aviation community and are looked at as the "go-to" guys for aviation-related issues pertaining to both public and private recreational airstrips and backcountry airstrips. contact@theraf.org, http://azpilots.org/more-resources/backcountry-airstrips, Sun n Fun Campus is available year round. Thanks to the cooperation of the BLM, on September 15,2018, the RAF organized a group of volunteersto re-open Johannesburg Airport, after twenty years of abandonment by all but OHV enthusiasts. In July of 2019, a vault toilet was transported from the Ranger Office and installed at Negrito with funding provided by NMPA. USFS. you enjoy this web site, please support it with a financial What began in 2015 as a cooperative efforts by the State, the FAA, the RAF and a small group of tenants and supporters, New Hampshires Newport/Parlin Field (2B3), is now an active go-to place for townspeople, regional and local. It rests about 1,500 feet As I'm sure you know, one of the main focuses of the RAF is to work hard to keep c At any backcountry airstrip, always push your airplane well away from the runway. Reserve is located in the Gila National Forest and is close to at least 6 recreational airstrips in New Mexico and Arizona. It's just the density altitude you At only 500 feet usable length it not for the Read chapter Bibliography : TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Synthesis 55: Backcountry Airstrip Preservation catalogues the uses, benef. The airport the forestry service. While many of these organizations concentrate on a single state, we are a national organization concerned about airstrips nationwide. We work closely with many state organizations such as the IAA and the MPA to assist them with local issues. Volunteers from the RAF, Oregon Pilots Association, Idaho Pilots Association and Backcountrypilot.org used airplanes and helicopters to remove tons of abandoned equipment and debris, and to bring in hundreds of loads of new building supplies. showing me this one on our trip into the backcountry in May The RAF was first organized by this group of Montana pilots who had been working on airstrip issues in that state for several years. The airstrip is about 15 miles south of Memaloose. There are so many advocacy organizations. The Located on a working dry wheat farm, about 8 miles Northwest of Condon, Oregon, Mountain Views is a 1,650 ft x 40 ft turf runway. Cow Creek is one of these strips. according to manager Dennis Johnson. It lies about 20 One of our ongoing projects has been working with the BLM to revive airstrips and include airstrip terminology into the resource management plan (RMP). RAF leaders and members have established a collaborative agreement with the Islands airstrip owner to provide airstrip maintenance and upkeep in exchange for the provisional use of the airstrip and access to the island and recreational amenities. This strip is RAF hosted first work party N Fox Island. doi: 10.17226/22368. TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Synthesis 55: Backcountry Airstrip Preservation catalogues the uses, benefits, and threats to backcountry airstrips and identifies practices and strategies to manage these threats. doi: 10.17226/22368. supplies to unimproved strips in Africa. 25U The surrounding terrain was ravaged by a elevation is 8,100 feet and the main runway is 7,500 feet in conversation about flying in his area. Negrito Airstrip Reserve, New Mexico Copyright 2023 Backcountry Pilot. Pilots who fly in here can enjoy meals, lodging, and hiking. Photo by Alan Bobo. total quantity of material on this site is to continue to grow. Hells Canyon Packers can arrange guided fishing, hiking, hunting, rafting, or jet boating trips. The USFS maintains a cabin at the airstrip miles southeast of the town of Reserve, New Mexico. Login Register Cart Help. As far as the airstrip goes, it's a Please call airstrip owner, John Meade, to receive instructions (781-308-2451). The RAF is working in collaboration with Oregon Pilots Association, Idaho Aviation Association, and Oregon Department of Aviation to restore Owyhee State Airport, (28U) at Pelican Point. 406-582-1723 Pleasant Valley, (24AZ)is located on the Young District of the Tonto National Forest just outside the historic little town of Young Arizona and 21 miles east and south of Payson. . Salmon 15 miles downstream. The City Council noticed, and FOAAs journey began. Her favorite places to explore are the backcountry strips of Idaho and Utah's red rock country. Only three roads reach the river inside Hells Canyon: Hells Canyon Road at the dam, Deer Creek Road at Pittsburgh Landing across from Pittsburgh airstrip, and Imnaha Road, which leads down to Dug Bar. The IAA website also provides a list of flight instructors who specialize in mountain and canyon flying. Washington and Oregon state scenery includes the Cascades mountains, snow peaks, pine tree forests, challenging gravel bars, short grass strips, and state . would you pay for a good aviation magazine, or a good aviation book? Through coordination with local BLM field managers, RAF California Liaison Rick Lach obtained authorization for RAF volunteers to maintain several airstrips in their district including Goler Heights. Negrito Fox. The Blackwater staff and the RAF have developed a cooperative relationship to make this access possible and to further improve the airstrip. is open and well maintained by its owner, Robert Orchard. Made famous by the Pleasant Valley war of the late 20th and early 21st century, the airstrip is nestled in ranch country, at 4,800. Bozeman, MT 59715 The Two Hearted River is considered a premier US trout stream, and there is a state campground near the airstrip. Elevation is about 5,800 feet. site covers airfields in all 50 states: Click Sparky Imeson Copyright 1995-2017. Also, in 2020, a modular building is under consideration to be relocated to the airport to serve as a visitors' lounge. Like certain words in other documents that we all refer back to, they are as appropriate today as they were on that starlit evening when those two questions were asked of the group of pilots a number of years ago while sitting around a campfire on a backcountry airstrip. by its owners, nor is it maintained in a usable condition. If you would like to land there Mr. Orchard Do you recall the first time that you touched down on a grass airstrip? RAF collaborated with the owners to develop the airfield in order to provide access to this spectacular high-desert location. I live in San Diego and fly from MYF. Galen Hanselman's book "FLY IDAHO!" It is definitely one-way in and This group had experienced the rare opportunity to enjoy the combination of flying and stopping off in places that have little in the way of conventional aviation facilities. contact me at: paulandterryfreeman@gmail.com. Since 2003 the RAF has grown to over 10,000 supporters with donors from all fifty states and additional donors from over thirteen foreign countries. contribution. I am an Self-contained overnight accommodation in two rustic cabins is available by prior arrangement. The ideal Youre ready to leave and for the first time and you now understand the laborious calculations your flight instructor had you making as you look at those real live 50 trees at the end of the runway. The airfield was developed with assistance from the RAF and offers access to private overnight accommodation. If the resident hosts are there they might show you the unusual bathtub in the house, mentioned by Grace Jordan in her book, Home Below Hells Canyon. The Jordan family raised three children at the ranch during the Depression-era early 1930s; Len Jordan later became Idahos governor and then a U.S. southeast of the tiny Wyoming town of Ten Sleep, the Otter It is imperative to note and use extreme caution for two power transmission lines that cross the canyon three miles downstream (north) of Dug Bar. Identify private and public land for the development of new airstrips, Assist in funding the building of new airstrips on public land, Develop educational materials to assist pilots in being knowledgeable advocates, Fund efforts to gain national recognition of backcountry recreational aviation and airstrips as a legitimate use of public lands, Provide educational information regarding recreational airstrips to members of Congress and their staff. Baker City, Oregon 97814 Each site now has an RAF fire ring, a picnic table and is just a short walk to a newly constructed outhouse. airstrip on the southwest side at a 20- to 30-degree angle. In about thirty days we had the funds we needed, Brad said. The layout is interesting. Across the adjacent highway is a USFS campground with facilities. Plus, there are beautiful views from the front lawn, picnic tables, and hiking. has a shorter crosswind runway that is 4,500 feet in length. Through a grant from the RAF and donors, the old black barrel solar shower was replaced with a new three-stall shower house with sinks, mirrors, and charging ports. The RAF partnered with the Montana Pilots Association (MPA) and participated in the BLM planning process that secured the existence of 2 airstrips in the Missouri River Breaks. Backcountry Episode #3: Watch the Recording Backcountry Flying East of the Mississippi When you say "backcountry flying" most pilots think about those challenging airstrips out west in the mountains or high desert, but there are a lot of backcountry airstrips east of the Mississippi. Self-contained overnight accommodation for up to 12 people is available, by prior arrangement, in a large farmhouse. Backcountry Airstrip Preservation.Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. Some Backcountry Airstrip Preservation. Login Register Cart Help. Left Coulee is one of those strips. Bill Miller lands his Cessna 182 at Dug Bar. Pilots who fly in here can enjoy meals, lodging, and hiking. The Chicken Strip is a 1,300-foot dirt strip in a remote corner of Death Valley National Park. Temperance Creek Ranch. Contact us at the address, phone number, or email below: There are many accomplishments that we are proud of, including two new airstrips that are now publicly available as a direct result of RAF work, as well as our participation in the General Aviation Caucus in U.S. Congress. Rio Grande County supplied the balance of funding from its Airport Fund. Movie production of a Cessna 182 flying the backcountry: scenery includes volcanoes, cloud forests, rain forests, thrilling jungle strips, short strips, beaches, mud and grass in Costa Rica. (Note the Big Bar airstrip directly across the river on the Idaho side.) Dug Bar is a beautiful grass airstrip located deep within Hells Canyon, adjacent to the Snake River. Photos 40 Acre Airstrip, Lemhi County. The worst thing the backcountry pilot community can do is to sit idle and hope the next pilot will do something. Your contribution will allow someone a place to experience a part of aviation that we know you found unique. Pilots usually fly over the airstrip to check for hazards and wind direction at about 500 feet agl. Over 30 volunteers were present from several states. Most of these hard working organizations are comprised up of volunteers like you and I that donate time and resources. Owyhee Reservoir State Airport (Pelican Point). forest fire in the 1920s and has new growth pine forest. suppression operations for many years. In 2017, cracks in the runway were sealed and shades and a grill were added to the airfield. The previous paragraphs are the heart of what started the RAF. nice cowboy. The lake is over 200 acres in size and is managed as a destination retreat for fly fishermen in search of trophy rainbow trout. Blackwater Airfield (8FD3) is a Florida Forest Service airfield to which the FFS is willing to permit public access on a request basis, should its condition be judged safe and not otherwise in use. These airstrips allow access to various areas of our great state, many of which inaccessible by other means. Please help us by being one of the 1,000. airport including a power line that runs the length of the In 2017, a RAF grant was approved to build and install fold over windsock poles at the airstrip. In 2013, RAF California Liaison Rick Lach initiated conversation with the BLM about reopening Johannesburg Airport in California, a two-runway dirt airport which appeared on charts until the 1970s. the airstrip to practice what it will be like flying Therefore, After a major fundraising effort, including a $5,000 RAF grant, the project was completed and dedicated. NMPA and RAF volunteers have installed a fire ring and picnic tables. I really enjoy your site and hope you keep Oxbow Homestead, Oregon For more information contact Mark Spencer: email or (520) 826-2112. 2002, 2023 by Paul It also in length and at least a couple of hundred feet wide. For example, here in Colorado a small group of pilots have recently taken action to fight for backcountry and recreational aviation in our home state. New to Mead - along Hwy 2: BluWoods - Event facilities for rent and also the home of "Cyan Worlds" - where the legendary game "Myst" comes from. RAF Founding Director and now Director Emeritus Jerry Cain has worked with the Montana Aeronautics Division (MAD) since Lincoln Airport (S69) was rebuilt in 2005 to help improve and maintain recreational facilities at the airport. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. Contributor (s): National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine . Inside Hells Canyon, the Snake River flows north toward Lewiston. Here in Colorado, the BLM had no idea backcountry airstrips existed or were be being used by STOL aircraft. By Matt S | June 19, 2013. Consider Copalis Beach, probably the only beach airport in the U.S. check the tide tables before you go and fly over it to make sure people are not in the landing area. Pictures can be seen in Suggested Citation:"Chapter One - Introduction ."National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. They also recognized that there was the need for a unified effort by pilots everywhere to protect public, aviation-related recreational opportunities. Updated 10/21/22. P.O. This Recognized by the IRS as a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the RAF is using tax-deductible donations to: The RAF strives to build strong working relationships with other aviation groups, both on the state and national level. The RAF is depending on other pilots to help them in identifying potential real estate for the development of new airstrips. fly the route. Star gazing and bird watching are popular activities in the area, and the Chiricahua Wilderness is just a few miles away in Arizona. Tornados screaming through the Gila National forest at 500 West of Californias Hwy 395 and south of China Lake this hidden" airstrip lies on a small dry lakebed in a bowl that obscures it from the surrounding area. If you enjoy watching our videos and want to help us to produce more of them, learn how you can help us without spending a dime! River and Eagle Nesting Zone. Paleo American artifacts and artwork are located on the Ranch which is 4 miles southwest of La Garita, CO. Note the shorter Big Bar airstrip across the river on the Idaho side. They are Ranch-fresh eggs, biscuits and gravy, smoked pulled pork, and freshly-baked breads and desserts are some of their specialties. Oftentimes we have friends or acquaintances who built their own airstrip and want to see their dream continue long after they are gone. Another weekend fly-in was held early in 2020, again with good attendance from several states. Burnt Ridge Airstrip - Airpark - WA - WN74 - Location and FAA Link Camano Island Airfield - Airpark - WA - 13W 3 miles NW of STANWOOD, WA Camano Island Airfield - Airpark - WA - 13W - Location and FAA Link Cawleys South Prairie - Airpark WA - 02WA 1 miles NE of SOUTH PRAIRIE, WA Cawleys South Prairie - Airpark WA - 02WA - Location and FAA Link She currently lives in Idaho and serves as editor of The Flyline, the monthly publication of the Idaho Aviation Association. The RAF would organize a fly-in hosted by FOAA during Arcadias annual Rodeo Weekend. Even when it snows at the bottom of Hells Canyon, its often light enough that the strips are still useable. Members of the Idaho Aviation Association used to hold a New Years Day fly-in here each year, but its been moved to Dug Bar, 20 miles downstream (north), a less-challenging airstrip. and The following link shows all the webcams (on one page) that the Idaho Aviation Foundation has sponsored, along with a few others. Flying into backcountry airstrips is helpful (it shows they are being used), but that is only a small component of what it will take to ensure that they will be around for years to come. The RAF is Candid Platinum Transparency Recipient for 2022. Backcountry airstrips that lie amidst undeveloped and pristine lands are some of our most valuable assets, and allow us roadless access to our treasured national wilderness. The beautiful old city located between Austin and San Antonio is known for bountiful crystal clear water, and aviation innovator Redbird Skyport, right on the field (KHYI). information can be found. Thanks to a $30,000 grant from the RAF, a new pilot shelter was completed at KRCV. Sacatar Meadows airstrip. Many thanks to Galen for McKenzie Bridge State Airport (00S) is a beautiful public use backcountry airfield in the Cascades Mountains. RAF Wyoming State Liaison Lori Olson is the Upton airport manager and chairs the Upton Airport Board. mailing address to send a check, please contact me at: At The airstrip is well mainted and primarily used as a Oftentimes we have friends or acquaintances who built their own airstrip and want to see their dream continue long after they are gone. The Utah Back Country Pilots Association was created in 1996 to help preserve and protect Utah's premiere back country airstrips. Why airstrip advocacy? Memaloose Imnaha, Oregon Other wildlife to look for, both on foot and as you fly in and out of the canyon include bighorn sheep, mule deer, and mountain goats, which are easy to spot in their bright white coats. airstrip is at a high elevation and long. the Author We respect the fact that you have worked hard, saved your money, and may have some left over that could be directed to the RAF. At Dug Bar, camping is free and you can fish from shore, though you need an Oregon fishing license. permission. Do not land here unless you have secured this site was first put on the web in 1999, its popularity has grown The RAF partnered with the Idaho Aviation Association and followed up on the effort until it was finally opened. The strip is is located in a deep, narrow canyon just north of the Oxbow currently suitable for emergency use only. Land on a Hells Canyon airstrip and you can enjoy excellent hikes and wildlife viewing; fish for steelhead, sturgeon, or bass; or simply revel in the rugged beauty and solitude. do so they needed to do an Environment Impact Study. Orchard Ranch Airstrip S of Big Trails, Tue, 16 Aug 2022 @NWFLA8VATOR at Bremerton National Airport , United States The strip is suited for taildragger aircraft If you land at Big Bar on the Idaho side of Hells Canyon, you can walk about 3 miles north to the historic Kirkwood Ranch where youll find several well-preserved buildings. This type of runway configuration is generally The RAF was proud to assist the Fish River Flying Club to re-open Fort Kent airstrip in Maine. Sparky Imeson Copyright 1995-2017Mountain Flying LLC Missoula, Montana 406 241-1599, Page prepared by FOAA turned to the RAF. please looks like nothing more than a regular field. The RAF is ready to assist you and your planning team wherever needed to match your desires to the RAFs needs. It is maintained by the RAF under an MOU with the National Park Service. the USFS and inquired about the airstrip. The RAF was founded as a public charitable non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in December 2003. It is a 4,000-foot sheer drop. Gold miners who had previously worked in South Africa named the outpost. | The owner is It also provides more reaction time, is safer in turbulence, and decreases your turning radius if you decide to turn around. Snake River and Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. There are already plenty of local, state, and national organizations that are established for maintenance and protection of backcountry airstrips. If 503-523-6391, Mile Hi Payette National Forest, Idaho Escalante Airport (1L7) has a 5,000 ft paved runway. Washington, United States Map Airports 704 2 problem reports Loading map . Memaloose is currently owner and maintained by Please Re: Any backcountry strips in Washington? Two RAF members flew in to visit with FOAAs Board and a plan was hatched. For more details, visit the RAF Timeline. Because of your memory of that special experience as well as your passion for it, you have, through the RAF, the opportunity to create a legacy like none other. Explore Airstrips Near You Filter by Region Explore All Airstrips Northwest Mountain Region Alaska Region Central Region Eastern Region Great Lakes Region New England Region Southern Region Southwest Region Western Pacific Region What's Happening? Contact Us | Weather is also available with each webcam location on this site. want to touch down call Mr. Johnson at 307-366-2447. Each region receives its portion of this money based on total number of feet of existing airstrips. Combining forces with the CPA has allowed the group to use its resources and strength to bring aviation into the states Recreational Use Statute (RUS), fund many projects/efforts, and gain better access to state resources. 03WY Located about 10 miles Photo by Shelly Tippets. No longer a line drawing in your training manual as they await your departure. SUPPORT US WITHOUT PAYING A DIME!It takes us 40+ hours a week to document our journey on both our blog and our YouTube channel. The ranch, homesteaded in 1878, was one of the largest ranches of the southwest. you enjoy this web site, please support it with a financial I request financial contributions from site visitors, to Suggested Citation:"Chapter Two - Uses and Benefits of Backcountry Airstrips ."National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The airstrip provided a wonderful location for overnight camping. Mr. Orchard has a Maule STOL plane based at Miracle Mile is a public use airstrip in Wyoming, located on the Miracle Mile section of the Platte River -- a renowned fly fishing area. Wallowa-Whitman National Forest They were committed, they were hard working, and they had little, if any, room for the words "You can't do it" in their vocabulary. Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Find it free on the store. Share your favorite destination in the AOPA Hangar: Places to fly, things to do, where to eat! She passed on March 15, 2022, Cornucopia Airport (23W) in Wisconsin becomes public, 14-minute video released, The RAF Way by Voortex Productions, Over 100 RAF volunteers attended a national educational conference in Wisconsin, Partnered with Montana State Universitys Computer Science Software Factory to improve Airfield Guide functionality, Signed an agreement with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) allowing the RAF to manage recreational aviation use of Red Pine airfield in Maine, an effort 12 years in the making, Honored volunteers with a Brown Arch tile dedication at Oshkosh AirVenture, RAF and USFS ink agreement on Gila Airstrips in New Mexico, Stovepipe Wells airstrip in Death Valley saved from closure, Grapevine Airstrip (AZ) cost-shared repaving completed, Chicken Strip (CA) restored by volunteers after flood damage. 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