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[*] posted on 12-3-2010 at 08:56 AM
New airport and tourist activities in Creel planned


Sounds like fun (but will really change this area):

Copper Canyon Airport
3 December

"The federal and Chihuahua state government have approved funds for the construction of a small airport near Creel, traditional gateway to the Copper Canyon . The canyon, four times larger than the Grand Canyon in Arizona, currently is reached by the only passenger rail service in the country. The airport, with a mile-long runway, will be large enough only for small jets. With a new aerial tramway already in operation (it will be extended), zip lines, bike and hiking trails, the canon area is expected to attract more than half-a-million visitors annually."
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[*] posted on 12-3-2010 at 09:08 AM


Put in in San Felipe,we need it!!
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[*] posted on 12-3-2010 at 09:19 AM


San Felipe? A aerial tram from Picacho Del Diablo? I think you need a greater narcotrafficker base to get an airport built.
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[*] posted on 12-3-2010 at 09:27 AM


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Originally posted by wilderone
The airport, with a mile-long runway, will be large enough only for small jets.

....provided that they are owned and operated by the cartel :lol::lol:




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[*] posted on 12-3-2010 at 10:08 AM


Copper Canyon is no Grand Canyon!!!

Tho it is huge and spectacular, much of it's attraction is it's wildness, and the Tarahumara people who live there. Keep on developing it and I am skeptical that it will be the attraction that they think it will be.

Just my opinion, tho.

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[*] posted on 12-3-2010 at 03:39 PM
Copper Canyon Airport


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"The federal and Chihuahua state government have approved funds for the construction of a small airport near Creel, traditional gateway to the Copper Canyon..."

Could you kindly provide a media source for this info, either in English or Spanish?

Many thanks,

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[*] posted on 12-3-2010 at 07:34 PM


interesting .... I think Creel will be able to handle it. and more people will be able to experience the beauty of 11 canyons as well as support the local economy. As far as I understand, no one will be able to infringe on the reservation land, so the Tarahumara should be able to retain their essence as they have done for hundreds of years ...




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[*] posted on 12-3-2010 at 08:59 PM


Airport for jets? The narcos need it, for sure...The truck traffic isn't adequate for the marijuana and poppy exports from the canyons these days...:?:



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[*] posted on 12-4-2010 at 12:23 AM


It was forwarded to me my email by:

From: Jimm Budd <jimm@jimmbudd.com>
Sent: Thu, December 2, 2010 4:38:12 PM
Subject: Mexicogram - 2 December
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[*] posted on 12-4-2010 at 07:16 AM


a mile at that altitude is not long enough for jets even small ones.
Creel is a very dangerous airport right now.




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[*] posted on 12-4-2010 at 10:22 AM


Ahhhh, maybe, but in mexico 5,000 ft will work .

I fly in and out of Guachochi , East of Creel and it is 8,000 feet , --4000 ft runway . I had to leave one day fully grossed , density altitude 14,000 ft. and I was able to clear 50' at the end of the runway , had to turn for the trees-- I've seen some "bigger " planes and as Lencho says , the newer comuters have plenty of power!




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a mile at that altitude is not long enough for jets even small ones. Creel is a very dangerous airport right now.




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