I spoke with the owner of the Lucas lodge (Agnes) airstrip today. She told me that the strip is designated emergency only (hence the X on the end of the runway) but that they do not have a problem w/ airplanes coming in. She just asks that pilots be experienced with typical canyon flying technique and be safe.

There are some other houses around the strip and she said these people regularly fly in and out.

They open May-Sept. but if you call the lodge, they may be able to cook for you if they are around out of season.

Anybody want to get together and fly in? If we could get a decent group, they would love to accommodate us for lunch sometime.

Let me know,

Brent

For those unfamiliar with the place, it's about 20 miles upriver from where the Rogue River empties into the Pacific.

Runway is not on the charts.
Length about 2000 ft.
Elevation is 210 ft at south end, 280 ft at north end.
Runway is perpendicular to canyon.

Coordinates are

124.066W, 42.555N

Kevbert,
Thanks for the info.

You can take a look at the area on shortfield.com if you go down river from Half Moon Bar.

Brent

I would love to meet down there some time. For now though all my flying time is going towards finishing my IFR.

One thing I have noticed about the Rogue River is wires crossing everywhere. Something to keep in mind.

May would be good just not on Memorial Day I have plans.

Rob

What about the road in the middle of the runway, is it elevated or the same level as the rest of the runway? It appears to be either asphalt or gravel?

The road is there so you can log two landings each time you go in.

From the south end of the runway to the road it is approximately 1070 feet I would think you should be able to get stopped before the road. And from the north end of the runway to the road it is approximately 1100 feet, again I would think at see level and light on your load you should be able to get off the ground before the road. Looks like a great spot to stop and have a meal.

I use just a little more runway than that taking off at Reds and Minam on a warm day at 3400 ft. Unless I am doing something wrong.

Wayne, are you 180hp? Or stock?

145 horse, with a Horton STOL Kit, with a climb prop. It is slow but it works well for me. I also practice a lot with my slow flight. I have an instructor with lots of tail wheel time and he has helped a lot with my short and soft field techniques.

For awhile on a short field take off I would wait until I had 60 indicated. Now after working with my instructor I can get the plane off when 45-50 is indicated, sometimes a little less. Its all in knowing your plane, how to use it and what your limitations are. I also keep it pretty light when I'm in the backcountry.

We have a little dirt strip at our airport that is approximately1400 feet. I practice on it all the time. Take offs and landings. That is what makes you a better pilot, in my opinion. I know when I go into the backcountry I want to be as proficient as I can with the plane I take there.

Looks fun!

I'll add this airstrip to the shortfield.com database today. If anyone has any PIREPs, photos, video, etc. - please add upload them too.

I may be able to get over there this weekend if the weather holds and shoot some video/photo's

Agnes is a great little strip. Nearly any airplane is capable of getting in and out and the pilot needs only moderate canyon flying experience. It IS a one-way strip and the upper end is steep...giving you a nice kick in the pants on take off. The road in the middle is gravel and is a non-event while crossing during the landing. Just give a good look for auto traffic all during the approach and touch down as early as possible.

Hi ya Danny Boy. So when are we heading out?

Roger