Harriet Alexander Field (SLT/KANK)

USA / Colorado / Poncha Springs /
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Airport jointly owned by Chaffee County and City of Salida. Field elevation 7,489 feet. Big dropoff at the eastern edge of the bluff - beware downdrafts on short final.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Alexander_Field
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Coordinates:   38°32'16"N   106°2'55"W

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  • Named for Harriet Alexander, a rich old lady and early aviation enthusiast who gave money for the initial construction of the airfield in the 1930's.
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