U69

VFR

DUCHESNE MUNI

DUCHESNE · UTAH

Elev
5,830.9'
Longest RWY
5,800'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into U69
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
6,830.9'
MSL · field 5,830.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +5 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF U69

Current METAR

Observed 22:35Z

KU69 272235Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM FEW049 07/05 A2987 RMK A01
Wind
320° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / 5°C
Altimeter
29.87 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
6,332 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
2 NM NE
VFR sectional
SALT LAKE CITY
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
CDC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RODNEY ROWLEY
Address
500 E MAIN, DRAWER 974, DUCHESNE UT 84021

Flight service · Hours

FSS CDC
CEDAR CITY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ON CALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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320° · 6 kt
RWY 35
345°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 345° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 6,831 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored165° / 345°5,800 ftASPHStandard L
08/2675° / 255°3,091 ftDIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 2-box left(3°)5', fence, 360' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20
35PAPI 2-box left(3°)
0810', road, 0' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 0
2610', road, 0' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 0

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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

VOR/DME-A
U69 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AGRI

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.

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 17 and 35. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 17 and 35. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 17/35 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours self-service. American Express credit card is not accepted.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 08There are 30-foot power lines and oil wells on the west side of runway 08.Show FAA
  • 08There is a 10-foot private road across the approach to runway 08.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Pilots provide their own ropes.Show FAA
  • 08/26There are 3000 feet of usable runway length east of runway 17/35.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · U69

Answer card
ICAO
U69
Name
DUCHESNE MUNI
Location
DUCHESNE, UTAH
Elevation
5,830.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,830.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
17/35 · 5,800 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
320° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Duchesne Muni sits in Duchesne, Utah. Field elevation is 5,830.9 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 5,800 ft on runway 17/35. Runway 08/26 is 3,091 ft dirt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light-aircraft pattern at about 6,830.9 ft MSL. This is a high-elevation field. Expect performance to matter, especially on warm days.

Published remarks matter here. There are 30-foot power lines and oil wells on the west side of runway 08. There is also a 10-foot private road across the approach to runway 08. Runway 17/35 has runway end identifier lights, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights that are controlled from CTAF. Fuel is available 24 hours self-service. Pilots provide their own ropes. No on-field FBOs are listed, so call the airport operator or the field directly before arrival if you need current service details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at U69?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 6,830.9 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does Duchesne Muni have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for U69. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before you go.
What is the longest runway at U69?
Runway 17/35 is the longest runway at 5,800 ft. It is asphalt. It has runway end identifier lights, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights.
Is U69 a towered airport?
No. U69 is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Is 24-hour self-serve fuel available at Duchesne Muni?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL fuel is available 24 hours self-service. The remarks also say American Express is not accepted.
What hazards should I watch for on runway 08 at U69?
The published remarks call out 30-foot power lines and oil wells on the west side of runway 08. They also note a 10-foot private road across the approach to runway 08.
Which runway should I expect to use at U69 at night?
Runway 17/35 has the lighting package. The remarks say it has runway end identifier lights, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights controlled by CTAF.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Duchesne Muni?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current service availability.

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