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Tunnel Meadows Airstrip serves Three Rivers, US.
Tunnel Meadows Airstrip (US-1640) is an abandoned, private-use airstrip located near Three Rivers, California, at an elevation of 9,000 feet.
- Location: Lat: 36°22'46"N, Lng: 118°16'2"W.
- Runway: Historically, it had an unpaved runway, depicted as 2,100 feet in 1949 and 1,800 feet in 1957.
- History and Use:
- Created in 1931 by Leonard Shellenbarger for Dr. Shook, who wanted to fly in for fishing.
- Used by private pilots for recreational flying, hiking, and camping until its closure.
- Also used for agricultural flights.
- Closed in the late 1980s when the area became part of the Golden Trout Wilderness Area,.
- The outline of the runway remains recognizable in aerial photos.
- Current Status: Closed/abandoned. There is no scheduled commercial service.
*Sources researched: greatcirclemapper.net, ceqanet.opr.ca.gov, californiaaviationproperties.land, airfields-freeman.com, shortfield.com*
AirportRoutes · updated May 16, 2026
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Where is Tunnel Meadows Airstrip located?
Tunnel Meadows Airstrip is located in Three Rivers, US. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is US-1640.