Glendo Wyo Airstrip Gets Camping Upgrades For Pilots

When I first heard that the little Glendo Wyoming airstrip was going to get some upgrades, I figured it might take a few years just to get started. But it's already underway.

The Recreational Aviation Foundation just posted the following on its Facebook page: 'Exciting progress at Glendo Airport in Wyoming! As part of an RAF grant project, WY Ambassador Toni Wright, WY Liaison Joe Feiler, and a dedicated crew of volunteers have delivered a new pilot cabin and are now building a picnic pavilion."

Pilots of small planes, like bush planes, are always looking for a new destination. They want to land somewhere different, camp, hike, fish, and come home with stories.

Glendo, Wyoming, has a small grass runway with a beautiful stand of trees that are perfect for camping under. But as attractive as the area is, most pilots complain that there isn't a toilet or water.

At this year's Glendo Fly-in, town officials made an announcement. They want to change all of that.

They are teaming up with the RAF (Recreational Aviation Foundation) to add a few things that would attract pilots to camp, enjoy the town, and the lake.

They want to add a small cabin, a permanent toilet, a covered picnic area, and a fire pit.

They are raising funds through donations and public participation and will not use taxpayer dollars. That is where the RAF comes in. If you are interested, you can help with this and other projects like it. Contact the RAF through this link.

Below is a video of a pilot who lands and camps at Glendo. She likes it but wishes the place had a bit more to offer adventurers like her.

RAF is a national non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and improving backcountry airstrips.

RAF frequently highlights Thomas Memorial Airport GLENDO (76V), a public-use grass runway airport located just 1 mile north of Glendo, as a premier destination for underwing airplane camping due to its close proximity to the scenic Glendo Reservoir.

A timeline was not given for the construction of these new amenities. But the town is working closely with the RAF to improve what is thought to be one of the prettiest landing and camping spots for pilots in Wyoming.

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