DOI Airport Directory (DAD)
Approved Unprepared Landing Areas for Point To Point Operations
The Following Unprepared Landing Areas are OAS approved exceptions to the criteria that define an Unprepared Landing Area in OAS contracts, agreements and for fleet operations. These Landing areas have met specific safety requirements that are listed below under INITIAL IMPLEMENTING INSTRUCTIONS. If a Bureau desires to submit an exception for consideration, it must meet all criteria listed in the initial implementing instructions. If an Unprepared Landing Area is approved for Point to Point Operations, the only reoccurring requirements are the inspection conducted at the beginning of each season, and the 30-day reassessment of the runway condition.
INITIAL IMPLEMENTING INSTRUCTIONS
The following criteria will be used by OAS to evaluate unprepared landing areas submitted by the DOI Bureau Regional Aviation Manager (or equivalent) for a runway to be considered same as Point to Point operations:
- Defined area of runway (runway perimeter), must land and walk entire runway.
- Stable surface consisting of packed gravel or other suitable surface (e.g. maintained sod)
Submit pictures and written data to include dimensions, surface area, stability and obstructions to OAS Regional office responsible for the area of operations. (must land and walk entire runway). Request will be submitted through a completed
- Bureau must have a written procedure to monitor any changes in the runway condition
- The Bureaus will designate two points of contact that will provide information to vendor pilots on current runway status and conditions prior to take off. These contacts will be posted along with the list of approved runways.
The requesting Bureau will submit their request (completed Landing Site Worksheet) to OAS Technical Services, Attn: Jacob Mitchem (L-48)
| Landing Area | Position | Points of Contact | Expiration Date | Data Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Lake | N64° 23.14' x W147° 39.41' | John Softich Gilbert Garcia | Expired | |
| Circle Hot Springs | N65° 29.15' x W144° 36.70' | John Softich Gilbert Garcia | Expired | |
| Cliff Dweller | N36.73 W111.75 | Galen Howell 928-638-7933 (Work) 928-606-0489 (Cell) Fire/Aviation GRCA | 31 Jan 2026 | cliff-dweller-airstrip-dad-worksheet-2025-01-21.pdf |
| Coal Creek/Yukon Charley Rivers NP airstrip (L20) | Adam Babock 907-455-0646 | 30 Oct 2025 | ||
| Dahl Creek | N66d53.14'; W162d32.40' | Adam Babock/Nick Thompson 907-455-0646/907-547-2233 | 1 Nov 2025 | dahl-creek-dad-worksheet-2025-06-09.pdf |
| Dry Bay | N59° 09.53' x W138° 29.09' | James Capra James Latendresse | Expired | |
| Firebird | N64° 37.623' x W146° 38.101' | John Softich Gilbert Garcia | Expired | |
| Flat Airstrip | N62° 27.16' x W157° 59.34' | John Softich Gilbert Garcia | 1 Nov 2025 | flat-airstrip-dad-worksheet_2024.pdf |
| High Gold Mining Camp | 60° 05.40’ W152° 55.20 | Rich Richotte Andy Mankus | Expired | |
| Hog River Mine (Private) | 66 11 06 N 155 42 22 W | Tioga mining 907-349-4644 | 1 Nov 2025 | hog-river-dad-worksheet-2025-05-18.pdf |
| Inigok | N70° 00.23' x W153° 04.66' | John Softich Gilbert Garcia | 15 Oct 2025 | inigok-dad-worksheet-2025-06-16.pdf |
| Ivotuk | 68°28'36"N x 155°45'51"W | John Softich Gilbert Garcia | Expired | No Worksheet |
| Katmai | N59°5'34.79 x W156°27'24.76 | John Softich 907-356-5520 BLM AK Aviation Office | Expired | |
| Kavik | N69° 46.69' x W146° 55.10' | John Softich Gilbert Garcia | Expired | |
| Killik | 68.448N x 154.29W | NPS Hub Manager Nick Thompson | Expired | |
| Lonely | N70° 54.64' x W153° 14.53' | John Softich Gilbert Garcia | Expired | No Worksheet |
| Osprey Lodge | 61.117 N 155.322 W | John Softich 907-356-5520 BLM AK Aviation Office | Expired | |
| Rohn Airstrip | Expired | No Worksheet | ||
| Santa Cruz Christy Ranch | 34° 01.14' x N 119° 51.08'W | Ian Williams David Mazurkiewicz | Expired | |
| Santa Cruz Valley | 33° 59.37' x N 119° 40.81'W | Ian Williams David Mazurkiewicz | Expired | |
| San Miguel Dry Lakebed | 34° 02.60' x N 120° 24.71'W | Ian Williams David Mazurkiewicz | 31 Jul 2025 | san-miguel-lakebed-dad-worksheet.pdf |
| San Miguel Ranch | 34° 02.24' x N 120° 20.96'W | Ian Williams David Mazurkiewicz | 31 Jul 2025 | san-miguel-ranch-dad-worksheet.pdf |
| Santa Rosa | 33° 59.77' N x 120° 02.73'W | Ian Williams David Mazurkiewicz | 31 Jul 2025 | santa-rosa-dad-worksheet.pdf |
| South Owyhee Reservoir | N43 19.28 W17 27.74 | Jacob Mitchem 208-484-1762 | Expired | |
| Stephan Lake Lodge | N62° 41.9' x W148° 54.5' | John Softich Kurt Huhta | Expired | |
| Tsiu River | N60° 04.67' x W143° 05.73' | John Softich Gilbert Garcia | Expired | |
| Tunalik | N70° 11.50' x W161° 05.94' | John Softich Gilbert Garcia | Expired | |
| Tuweep | N36° 18.27' W113° 03.96' | Galen Howell Ranger Todd Seliga | 30 Jun 2025 | tuweep-dad-worksheet-061224.pdf |
| Wildcat Strip | N36 14.99 W113 34.10 | Galen Howell 928-638-7933 (Work) 928-606-0489 (Cell) | 30 Jun 2025 | wildcat-strip-dad-worksheet-061224.pdf |