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Meadow Lake Airport
East of Colorado Springs in Falcon |
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Altitude 5800'
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Located East of Colorado Springs
about 20 minutes. Head East on Platte Avenue. Platte becomes Hwy
24. Proceed to Judge Orr road and turn right at the airport sign.
When you get to the big red barn turn right again. This road takes you
directly to the ultralight area. You will cross over a taxi way onto
the dirt runway. Keep this runway CLEAR. Park away from it on
the East side of it. Also try to stay to the East side of this runway
when in the air. This runway is very busy on Saturday mornings, so
keep a sharp eye out and if you decide to leave the area, exit to the
South. From there it is wide open East or West in front of the sub
divisions. |
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Jim and Jack Wojdyla LZ
(Jimmy Camp Creek Canyon Access) |
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Altitude 5600' |
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Jim and Jack Wojdyla have very kindly offered to let club members launch
from their property about 4.5 miles East of Marksheffel Rd on the North side
of Hwy 94 just West of the Motocross race area. Once in the air, it's
only about half a mile North to the Jimmy Camp Creek Canyon. This area
is owned by the City of Colorado Springs and is being leased to a big ranch.
It's destined to be a city park and recreational area some day. |
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Springs East Airport
(East of Colorado Springs) |
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Altitude 6400' |
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A dirt road takes off up a long
shallow valley here before Ellicott and after the Peyton Highway
intersection. Lots of room both North and South. Keep away from
cattle. |
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Rancho Colorado Ridge Site
(South Side of Colorado Springs on I-25 just South of PPIR Raceway) |
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Altitude 5000' |
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The road, El Huerta , takes you up a
long ridge past the land fill. Launch anywhere North of the road on top of the ridge.
A large municipal land fill will be directly South of you. You can
cross the highway East (stay high) to Fountain Creek or explore North to
PPIR and beyond. |
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Other Favorite Sites |
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Elephant Butte Lake, New Mexico |
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