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Private grass airstrip for 19-home ranch subdivision sought in Gem County

A special use permit would allow a private, daylight-only grass airstrip for the subdivision's 19 homeowners and their guests, with no commercial use. The Planning and Zoning Commission heard the request June 8; no decision is on file.

Heard Jun 8, 2026Gem County
Pin at the reported location; the shaded outline is the primary parcel (Gem County).

From the filing

The application's description as it appears in Gem County's record. See the official record

Jay Labrum is asking Gem County for a special use permit for a private grass airstrip on Lot 1 of the Flying Thunderbolt Ranch Subdivision near Emmett. The airstrip would serve only the 19 homeowners and their guests, for non-commercial flights in daylight. The subdivision has 19 five-acre home lots plus a 20-acre common lot on about 121 acres.

A special use permit request by Jay Labrum on property he owns a private grass airstrip ancillary to the flying thunderbolt ranch subdivision. The property is located on Brill Road between county Line Road and Little Rock Road. RPO7N03W284800

Project name on file: Flying Thunderbolt Grass Airstrip

Timeline

  1. June 8, 2026

    Public hearing: Gem County Planning and Zoning Commission

Documents

Staff reports

  • Application for a special use permit for a private grass airstrip on Lot 1 of the Flying Thunderbolt Ranch subdivision, required by a preliminary plat condition, with a cover letter to the planning commission.

    June 7, 2026 · 89 pages · 36.9 MB · Staff Report

    Download Master public hearing application for special use permit

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