YELLOW PINE BAR, ID

Day trip up to Johnson Creek airstrip 3U2.

Snow is beginning to pile-up in Idaho's high country and back country. Destinations like Yellow Pine have plenty of winter recreation for the avid outdoorsman. Steve Ritter visited the area for this report.

360 Degree view of down town Yellow Pine, ID. Neat little town, the nearest place to Johnson Creek airstrip.

The Idaho Division of Aeronautics want to ensure all backcountry pilots have a safe and enjoyable experience. Johnson Creek is one of Idaho's premiere backcountry locations but is a difficult airstrip to travel to. These procedures are designed to help pilots who plan to visit. For more information regarding Johnson Creek and its SOP visit: https://itd.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/JohnsonCreek_SOP_Aero.pdf

0:00 Introduction
0:42 Johnson Creek
1:20 Approach Procedures
1:34 Southern Approach
2:43 Northern Approach
3:38 Landing and Go-around
5:09 Take off Procedure
5:21 Outro