Old Westwater Landing Strip serves Moab, US.
The Old Westwater Landing Strip (US-3137) is located in Moab, Utah. It is classified as a defunct airport. The airstrip has a 2,570-foot dirt runway, is owned by the BLM, and has an elevation of 4,635 feet.
While information on the specific closure of the "Old Westwater Landing Strip" is limited, historical records indicate that the original Grand County Airport (also in the Moab area) closed due to hazards from surrounding cliffs and turbulent winds, with operations transferring to a new airport in 1965. The Old Westwater Landing Strip is currently maintained by a right-of-way holder and steward, with recent reports (as of February 2023) indicating the strip is in good condition, though the surface is deteriorating asphalt/gravel. There are two hangars on the property, and the area is used for grazing sheep and camping.
*Sources researched: ourairports.com, bigorre.org, utahbackcountrypilots.org, airportmap.de, airfields-freeman.com*
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Old Westwater Landing Strip is located in Moab, US. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is US-3137.