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
    DOI Airport Directory Landing Site Worksheet (764.43 KB)
  • 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)

Approved Unprepared Landing Areas for Point To Point Operations
Landing Area Position Points of Contact Expiration Date Data Sheet
Blair Lake N64° 23.14' x W147° 39.41'

John Softich
907-356-5520
BLM AK Aviation Office

Gilbert Garcia
907-356-5521
BLM Fairbanks AK Office

 Expired  
Circle Hot Springs N65° 29.15' x W144° 36.70'

John Softich
907-356-5520
BLM AK Aviation Office

Gilbert Garcia
907-356-5521
BLM Fairbanks AK Office

 Expired  
Dahl Creek N66d53.14'; W162d32.40' Adam Babock/Nick Thompson
907-455-0646/907-547-2233		 30 Oct 2024 dahl-creek-dad-worksheet-2024-05-29.pdf
Dry Bay N59° 09.53' x W138° 29.09'

James Capra
907-784-3295
Yakatut Ranger Station

James Latendresse
907-697-2685/2627
Glacier Bay Park

 Expired  
Firebird N64° 37.623' x W146° 38.101'

John Softich
907-356-5520
BLM AK Aviation Office

Gilbert Garcia
907-356-5521
BLM Fairbanks AK Office

 Expired  
Flat Airstrip N62° 27.16' x W157° 59.34'

John Softich
907-356-5520
BLM AK Aviation Office

Gilbert Garcia
907-356-5521
BLM Fairbanks AK Office

 31 Oct 2024 flat-airstrip-dad-worksheet_2024.pdf
High Gold Mining Camp 60° 05.40’  W152° 55.20

Rich Richotte
907-781-3157

Andy Mankus
907-891-0709

 Expired  
Hog River Mine
(Private)		 66 11 06 N 155 42 22 W Tioga mining
907-349-4644		 30 Oct 2024 No Worksheet
Inigok N70° 00.23' x W153° 04.66'

John Softich
907-356-5520
BLM AK Aviation Office

Gilbert Garcia
907-356-5521
BLM Fairbanks AK Office

 30 Oct 2024 No Worksheet
Ivotuk 68°28'36"N x 155°45'51"W

John Softich
907-356-5520
BLM AK Aviation Office

Gilbert Garcia
907-356-5521
BLM Fairbanks AK Office

 30 Oct 2024 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
907-356-5520
BLM AK Aviation Office

Gilbert Garcia
907-356-5521
BLM Fairbanks AK Office

 Expired  
Killik 68.448N x 154.29W

NPS Hub Manager
907-385-7036

Nick Thompson
907-328-9646

 Expired  
Lonely N70° 54.64' x W153° 14.53'

John Softich
907-356-5520
BLM AK Aviation Office

Gilbert Garcia
907-356-5521
BLM Fairbanks AK Office

 30 Oct 2024 No Worksheet
Osprey Lodge 61.117 N  155.322 W John Softich
907-356-5520
BLM AK Aviation Office		 Expired  
Rohn Airstrip     30 Oct 2024 No Worksheet
Santa Cruz Christy Ranch 34° 01.14' x N 119° 51.08'W

Ian Williams
805-658-5744

David Mazurkiewicz
805-658-5774

 Expired  
Santa Cruz Valley 33° 59.37' x N 119° 40.81'W

Ian Williams
805-658-5744

David Mazurkiewicz
805-658-5774

 Expired  
San Miguel Dry Lakebed 34° 02.60' x N 120° 24.71'W

Ian Williams
805-658-5744

David Mazurkiewicz
805-658-5774

 31 Jul 2025 san-miguel-lakebed-dad-worksheet.pdf
San Miguel Ranch 34° 02.24' x N 120° 20.96'W

Ian Williams
805-658-5744

David Mazurkiewicz
805-658-5774

 31 Jul 2025 san-miguel-ranch-dad-worksheet.pdf
Santa Rosa 33° 59.77' N x 120° 02.73'W

Ian Williams
805-658-5744

David Mazurkiewicz
805-658-5774

  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
907-356-5520
BLM AK Aviation Office

Kurt Huhta
907-271-4234
BLM Fairbanks AK Office

 Expired  
Tsiu River N60° 04.67' x W143° 05.73'

John Softich
907-356-5520
BLM AK Aviation Office

Gilbert Garcia
907-356-5521
BLM Fairbanks AK Office

 Expired  
Tunalik N70° 11.50' x W161° 05.94'

John Softich
907-356-5520
BLM AK Aviation Office

Gilbert Garcia
907-356-5521
BLM Fairbanks AK Office

 Expired  
Tuweep N36° 18.27' W113° 03.96'

Galen Howell
928-638-7933 (Work)
928-606-0489 (Cell)
Fire/Aviation GRCA

Ranger Todd Seliga
757-354-4275
Tuweep Ranger Station

 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

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