U55

VFR

PANGUITCH MUNI

PANGUITCH · UTAH

Elev
6,762.5'
Longest RWY
5,700'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
Satellite top-down sketch of U55 PANGUITCH MUNI showing runway layout — runways 18/36
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into U55
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
7,762.5'
MSL · field 6,762.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +5 · X/W 8 kt L

METAR & TAF U55

Current METAR

Observed 01:15Z

KU55 120115Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM 26/M05 A3017 RMK A01
Wind
320° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / -5°C
Altimeter
30.17 inHg
Clouds
Clear
Density alt
9,396 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM NE
VFR sectional
LAS VEGAS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
CDC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MAT HOUSTON
Address
25 SOUTH 200 EAST, PO BOX 75, PANGUITCH UT 84759

Flight service · Hours

FSS CDC
CEDAR CITY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
320° · 10 kt
RWY 36
005°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
8 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 005° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 7,763 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored185° / 5°5,700 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 2-box left(3°)
36PAPI 2-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of U55 PANGUITCH MUNI in PANGUITCH, UTAH, showing runways 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18
U55 · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -27C.
  • FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
  • NO FUEL
  • NO COURTESY CAR AVBL.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 18/36; PAPI RWY 18/36; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF.

Other notes

  • MANAGERCITY/AMGR.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · U55

Answer card
ICAO
U55
Name
PANGUITCH MUNI
Location
PANGUITCH, UTAH
Elevation
6,762.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
7,762.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,700 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
320° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

Panguitch Muni is in Panguitch, Utah. The field elevation is 6,762.5 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, which is 5,700 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway lighting setup includes runway end identifier lights, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights on 18/36. Use CTAF to activate the lights.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. No fuel is available here. No courtesy car is available. The airport manager is the city manager. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. This is a cold temperature airport, so altitude correction is required at or below minus 27 degrees Celsius. At this elevation, performance planning matters. Expect high-density-altitude effects in warm weather. Verify takeoff and landing distances before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at U55 Panguitch Muni?
The field elevation is 6,762.5 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially on warm days.
What is the longest runway at Panguitch Muni?
U55 has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 5,700 ft long and asphalt.
Does U55 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for U55. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before departure.
Is Panguitch Muni towered?
No. U55 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce operations.
What is the pattern altitude at U55?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there runway lights at Panguitch Muni?
Yes. Runway 18/36 has runway end identifier lights, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights. The lights are activated on CTAF.
Is fuel available at U55?
No fuel is available at U55. Plan fuel stops before arrival. Verify options with the airport operator if needed.
What should I know about flying into Panguitch Muni in cold weather?
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 27 degrees Celsius. Check performance and density altitude before you go.

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