Located at 5500′ foot elevation in the Big Lost River Valley of Idaho, the King Mountain Glider Park has 17 Acres of airfield operations area (AOA) comprised of 4 basic components. A 3900′ foot by 120′ foot turf runway which has been planted in drought resistant high altitude grass (not yet mature.) A 330′ cable tie down area (supplemented with 1000′ foot of additional tie down area adjoining the glider staging area.) A 500′ X 150 ‘ Hang Glider and Paraglider Landing Zone (LZ.) And finally, an ample glider staging area with an observers parking lot at the main entrance.
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