SP Aircraft is equipped and specializes in short non paved runways. Our pilots are all trained to operate on unimproved airstrips. We are also obviously very comfortable on long wide paved runways. Idaho is unique in the fact that it has so many airstrips to access its remote and rugged wilderness. The back country and its airports is what inspires most of our pilots in doing what they love to do fly Idaho.
Atlanta
Located on the Middle Fork of the Boise River the airstrip services the community of Atlanta Idaho. This small town is home to several vacation homes a small population of year-round inhabitants. Once a mining town it sits in the southern end of the Sawtooth Mountains. The flight takes roughly 30 minutes from Boise, the drive is scenic but much longer from Boise. There are several Hot Springs and fishing in the area, as well as numerous bread and breakfast resorts.
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Bernard
Historically, this sandy flat along the Middle Fork of the Salmon River was used by the Native Americans as a hunting and fishing camp. The airstrip was created in 1932 and has been in use ever since. This is a popular spot for rafters and fishermen in the summer and often looks like tent city as the hunters converge in the fall to hunt deer, elk, and big horn sheep.
Big Bar
Big Creek
This airstrip is located at the top of the Big Creek drainage, which is one of the largest tributaries to the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. Historically, this area was populated by miners during the Thunder Mountain Gold Rush. The Edwards family built and maintained two small buildings here, the ruins of which are still visible today. This airstrip provides access to the small community of Big Creek. This is a jumping off point into the Frank Church Wilderness.
Bruce Meadows

Bruce Meadows
This airstrip is used for numerous commercial operations during the summer, providing quick and easy access for rafters and rafting companies shuttling by plane into Indian Creek on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. The airstrip sits in a large green meadow where it is not uncommon to see large herds of elk roaming early in the morning and late in the evening. We have had times where we had to chase elk off the runway before landing or taking off. There are several streams near by that are salmon spawning areas and excellent trout fishing. Bring bug spray as there are both man eating swarms of mosquitos and horse flies with razor sharp pinchers.
Cabin Creek

Cabin Creek
Cayuse Creek
Chamberlain Basin

Chamberlain Basin
This airstrip accesses several historic homesteads of earlier Euro-American settlers. It is believed that the earliest settlers to access the Chamberlain Meadows were fur trappers in the 1830s. Today, this airstrip provides access for several hunting outfitters. This is a high mountian meadows that once was full of one of the best elk herds in the state as well as a robust moose population. Unfortunately do to the introduction of the grey wolf the populations are significantly below there historic levels. There are several old homesteads, the best one to visit is Stone Breaker Ranch which is owned and maintained by Idaho Fish and Game. There has been a strong return of chinook salmon returning to the area in the past several years. Chamberlain offers cool air fresh springs, fishing and easy hiking. Huckleberries and Morel mushrooms are also found in this area.
Cold Meadows
The US Forest Service established an outpost at this meadow in 1924, and an airstrip was built in 1932. It was renovated again in the late-1950’s and has been maintained and is still in use today. This airstrip provides access to the Payette National Forest. and the eastern side of the chamberlain basin. Area still offers decent elk and deer hunting. A good pack trip is hiking to black lake, which speaks for itself as you come over the ridge and see the large black mountain lake. Good stream fishing and for the adventurers excellent lake fishing. Cold Meadows is appropriate name is it is cold even in the summer with its high altitude.
Deadwood Reservoir

Deadwood Reservoir
Dewey Moore
Named for the ranch owner who commissioned the construction of the airstrip, this airstrip once served as the access to the historic Routson Ranch at the confluence of Big Creek and Acorn Creek. The original buildings, built in the early 20th century and inhabited and maintained until the mid-1970’s, were later obtained and destroyed by the US Forest Service in 1975, and all remnants of this historic ranch were buried or removed. The USFS does not maintain this airstrip and is a calm early morning airstrip. Highlights include the exhilirating landing, excellent fishing, eating Deweys rhubarb that grows wild, and relaxing in one of the remotest parts of the Idaho Back Country.
Dixie Town
This airstrip provides access to Dixie Idaho, which is one of the most remote towns in Idaho. Area offers various hunting opportunities such as bear, lion, wolf, elk, and deer.
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Fairfield
Fish Lake
Flying B and Bernard airstrips

Flying B and Bernard airstrips
Flying B and Bernard are 2 airstrips located at more or less the same place on the middlefork of the salmon river. They are 1/2 a mile apart. Bernard is managed by the USFS and is a soft rough airstrip. Flying B ranch is a very well watered grass runway with ranch accomodations as well as ownership opportunities. This is a common resupply location for rafters running low on essentials of beer, ice, and other less essential things. They offter ranch stays, meals, and even occasionaly unintentional entertainment.
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Garden Valley
Graham
This airstrip allows access to the upper end of the north fork of the Boise river. Sitting on the western edge of the sawtooth national recreation area. Area provides great trout fishing, huckleberry picking, elk and deer hunting. The USFS also rents out a small cabin for a very reasonalbe fee that is located on the airstrip. This airport is also close to Boise but remote enough to get away.
Greene Valley Ranch

Greene Valley Ranch
This is a private airstrip that provides access to a guest ranch. Airport is located in Atlanta, Idaho. There is access to fishing, hunting, hiking, and hot springing.
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Henry's Lake
Idaho City
Indian Creek

Indian Creek
This airstrip at times is the busiest airport in the state with planes filled with rafters and gear make there way from various locations across the state. This is where floaters of the middle fork of the salmon launch when the water gets too low. Location provides camping, hiking, fishing, and hunting. There is a USFS ranger station here and can be very busy July through September.
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Johnson Creek
This pristine airstrip serves the community of Yellowpine Idaho. The state of Idaho provides camping facilities with showers and coffee. There is also a courtesy van to go to town and back. We can get you there be it for visiting one fo the bed and breakfasts or to enjoy the world famous harmonica festival.
Krassel
Landmark
Lord Flat
Lower Loon/Simplot Ranch
This state owned airstrip is located on the Middle Fork of the Salmon river where Loon creek flows in. Area provides access to hunting, fishing, hiking, ranch stays, pack trips, rafting, and one of the best hot springs in Idaho. This is a morning only airstrip, all other times of the day are limited do to temperature and wind.
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Mackay Bar

Mackay Bar
This airstrip is private and very adamint about this. We offer service to people wishing to fly in or out, but they must have permission from the ranch. We can not obtain the permission you must be a guest with the ranch or make arrangements.
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Mahoney
Located on a flat above the Middle Fork of the Salmon this airstrip provides access to excellent hunting, fishing, and hiking. We do not recommend this airstrip for float gear the river trail is rather steep and long. In the spring this airstrip is covered in Elk and Deer as they spend a great deal of time wintering here.
Memaloose
Mile Hi

Mile Hi
Minam River Lodge

Minam River Lodge
This private airstrip is located in the beautiful Eagle Cap mountains in Oregon.
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Moose Creek
Murphy Hot Springs
Pine
This airport serves both the community of Pine and Featherville as well as Anderson Ranch reservoir. Great place to do some fishing or meet some friends for some camping, boating, and or golf. A short 20-30 minute flight. Most bed and breakfasts and the golf course will pick you up from the airport if they are told in advance.
Pistol Creek Ranch
This ranch is a private airstrip. The owners prefer to keep it to owners and guests. There are a few nice cabins to rent on the ranch and can be rented through various vacation rentals. You can also contact us and we can assist in making the arrangements. They occasionaly have left over hunts they will sell as well.
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Pittsburg Landing
Shearer
Shepp Ranch and Poly Bemis Ranch

Shepp Ranch and Poly Bemis Ranch
This airstrip sits on the lower stretches of the Salmon river in the Frank Church. The ranch provides ranch stays, fishing, and hunting trips. There is some discussion that they me cease commercial operations in 2016, we are hoping they decide to stay open for the public to use.
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Slate Creek
Sluice Creek
Smiley Creek
Smith's Prairie
Soldier Bar
This is one of our favorite airstrips. Sitting on a bluff above Big creek this roller coaster airstrip provides access for hunting, fishing (good hike down and back up), and hiking. There is a grave of a soldier that died from the Sheepeater Indian Wars that is located here. This was a traditional wintering area for the Sheepeater indians.
Sulphur Creek

Sulphur Creek
This is the spot for breafast fly ins. This airport sits in a lush high mountain valley in the Frank Church Wilderness. This ranch has a unique and colorful history behind it. The ranch offers not only breakfast but ranch stays, trail rides, and hunting/fishing trips. There are several lakes with in hiking distance as well as excellent trout streams. Only accesible by horse or air, we of course recommend the air access.
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Thomas Creek
This is a state owned airstrip along the Middle Fork of the Salmon river. This airstrip provides access to the Middlefork Lodge. Excellent hunting and fishing can be found here. Boaters enjoy Thomas creek as it is legal to use electric pumps to inflate rafts saving the tedious job of inflating them by hand. There is also hot springs with in walking disance. This airstrip is kept open year round. The lodge offers a very high end experience and has a history of politicians and movie stars visiting.
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Upper Loon
This airstrip sits at the head of Loon creek. The flight from Boise takes you by the Sawtooth Mountains and then descend through the Tangoes and turn final in front of a giant cliff face for a smooth landing. This airstrip provides access to the trail head on Loon creek as well as the dropping off point to enjoy the Diamond D ranch. The 45 minute flight from Boise is significantly more comfortable than the several hour drive on Idahos windy roads and the interesting dirt road into the ranch. Good fishing and hotsprings can also be discovered in this area.
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Vines

Vines
Wapshilla
This airstrip recently became open to the public and is located a short hike from the lower salmon river. It is owned and managed by the Idaho Fish and Game as a game refuge. This allows good access to the lower salmon river for fishing and hiking. Warning if you do not like rattle snakes this is not the best place to go.
Warm Springs
This little airstrips provides access to Bonneville hot springs and is close to the communities of Grandjean and Lowman. It is about a 30 minute flight from Boise. There is some fishing and camping near by.
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Warren
Wilson Bar
This is the only remaining airstrip that is open to the public that is on the Main Salmon River and in the Frank Church Wilderness. There is excellent steelhead fishing. There is good hunting if your legs have the stamina. Not uncommon to see big horn sheep grazing the hill side. In the fall there are wild apples and grapes that grow around the old homestead. This is a common place for rafters to end there float trips and fly out.