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Description

Smith Prairie Airport (2U0) is a public-use turf airstrip located two miles southeast of Prairie in Elmore County, Idaho. Owned by the Idaho Transportation Department, this backcountry airport features a single 5,400 x 150 ft runway (06/24) situated at an elevation of 4,958 ft. It is known for its historic, rustic setting suitable for light aircraft.

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Coordinates: 43.498158, -115.546928
Elevation: 4901 ft
Difficulty: 2
What to Expect:

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Use the form below to check in. Check-ins must include a photo of you or your bike at the challenge site with the 2026 bandanna. All participants must be registered IAMC Challenge Members. Leave a description of your ride and share road conditions — snow, water, obstacles, and tips for future riders are all appreciated.

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12 Check-Ins

May 6, 2026 3:27 pm
Bike: RE Himalayan 450
Difficulty: 2 / 5

Easy in-and-out after a great meal at the Y-Stop.

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May 3, 2026 6:52 pm
Bike: 990 ADV
Difficulty: 2 / 5

Bad selfie. Need to get a selfie stick.

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May 2, 2026 10:13 pm
Bike: Yamaha XT250
Difficulty: 2 / 5

Beautiful day for a ride.

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May 2, 2026 6:05 pm
Bike: 2003 Suzuki DR650
Difficulty: 2 / 5

Gorgeous day to visit Prairie.

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April 30, 2026 5:27 pm
Bike: 701
Difficulty: 2 / 5

Didn’t know there was an airfield in Prairie…poker run stop.

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April 28, 2026 2:08 pm
Bike: 2024 BMW R1300 GS
Difficulty: 2 / 5

Quick stop before lunch

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April 27, 2026 12:10 pm
Bike: KLR
Difficulty: 2 / 5

Poker run stop

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April 27, 2026 12:08 pm
Bike: BMW R1250 GSA
Difficulty: 2 / 5

Quick stop on the Poker Run. I saw a number of airplanes here last year on the way to Trinity Lookout.

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April 26, 2026 11:46 am
Bike: T7
Difficulty: 2 / 5

Poker run stop

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April 25, 2026 9:46 pm
Bike: BMW R1250GSA
Difficulty: 2 / 5

As Dan Huff is my witness, there's an airport in the background back there.

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April 25, 2026 5:17 pm
Bike: R1200GS
Difficulty: 2 / 5

There isn't much to see here, but that doesn't mean it's not worth the trip. Getting out here is always a beautiful ride, and I'm glad we always have challenge sites along this route.

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April 24, 2026 6:22 pm
Bike: R1250GSA
Difficulty: 2 / 5

No need to go to the GPS co-ordinates, just check in from the end of the runway

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