Backcountry Airstrips & Idaho Wilderness Areas
Backcountry Airstrips make for a great day trip from Idaho County Airport
Discover Backcountry Airstrips through Idaho’s Gateway to the Wilderness
Our airport in just north of Grangeville Idaho represents a gateway to the beautiful wilderness areas of the backcountry via the air, with plenty of opportunities for hobby pilots AND outdoor recreationalists to pursue their activities for outdoor fun.
Backcountry airstrips are somewhat hidden gems of of our state, but have provided much fascination and an initiative for pilots everywhere. In fact, the State of Idaho Department of Transportation recently began to look at the aviation industry as a means of economic stimulus, replacing income generating industries of the past such as logging, that use to fund schools in Idaho.
Commercial aviation businesses such as air charter services, as well as hobby pilots that bring people to the rural regions of our beautiful state, are the people who can make an impact on the economic resources through tourism dollars. Recreationalists stop in towns like Grangeville Idaho to collect supplies and perishable food items for their backcountry expeditions up the Selway or Salmon River or in any wilderness locations and remote Ranches that are accessible by an airstrip. If you’re among those who are seeking to expand your horizons with a rafting, backpacking or wilderness type vacation, be sure to visit our Airstrips and Airports page for a list of the Backcountry Airstrips all located in the central Idaho region including important flight book diagrams.
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easons why these little known locations are of such fascination to those who enjoy getting into the backcountry wilderness. The beauty of these remote locations are stimulating to those who appreciate seeing America in its raw natural state. Chances to see big game wildlife or rare birds and insects as well as other species offer personal rewards to many.
In recent years, pilots have determined to share their experiences through videos of their landings at these Idaho backcountry locations posted on youtube.com.
Take a moment to enjoy a small collection of youtube videos presented below, including a video produced by Idaho Transportation Department pledging its dedication to keeping our Backcountry airstrips open and in good condition.