UT9

VFR

WEST DESERT AIRPARK

FAIRFIELD · UTAH

Elev
4,886'
Longest RWY
5,200'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:56Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into UT9
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,886'
MSL · field 4,886' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF UT9

UT9 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPVU (PROVO MUNI) · 16.9 NM away. Conditions at UT9 may differ.

METAR · KPVU

Observed 00:56Z

KPVU 280056Z 34003KT 10SM -RA FEW015 SCT030 BKN040 06/04 A2997 RMK AO2 RAB30 SLP145 P0000 T00610039
Wind
340° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / 4°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
4,917 ft
Ceiling
4,000 ft AGL
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
1 NM S
VFR sectional
SALT LAKE CITY
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
CDC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARK & ALINA PRINGLE
Address
89 WEST AVIATORS WAY, FAIRFIELD UT 84013

Flight service · Hours

FSS CDC
CEDAR CITY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0900-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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340° · 3 kt
RWY 35
349°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 35

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 349° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 5,886 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored169° / 349°5,200 ftASPH35 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
175,200'5,200'5,200'5,000'
355,200'5,200'5,000'5,000'14', hill, 201' from thr, 0' 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

Chart Supplement
UT9 · CHART_SUPP
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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
MOGAS
Oxygen (bottled)
Low pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

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

  • Touch-and-go landings are limited.Show FAA
  • Landing fees are in effect for all aircraft.Show FAA
  • Avoid low overflight of residential areas.Show FAA
  • Use caution; reduced taxiway and taxilane width.Show FAA
  • For weather, click the CTAF four times.Show FAA
  • Bird activity is in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway 17 straight-in landings are prohibited.Show FAA
  • Runway 17 is preferred for calm winds.Show FAA
  • Training activity is in the vicinity of the airport; monitor CTAF.Show FAA
  • Avoid overflight of the firework facility west of the runway.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake City Approach at 801-325-9670.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 35There is a 14-foot hill 50 feet distant at zero feet bearing from runway 35.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERManager phone number is 801-580-5688 cell.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · UT9

Answer card
ICAO
UT9
Name
WEST DESERT AIRPARK
Location
FAIRFIELD, UTAH
Elevation
4,886 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,886 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 5,200 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
340° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

West Desert Airpark (UT9) sits near Fairfield, Utah. The field elevation is 4,886 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 5,200 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 5,886 ft MSL. Check the current Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field. Published remarks also say touch-and-go landings are limited. Landing fees are in effect for all aircraft.

The airport sits in a high-elevation area. Expect performance to reflect the altitude. The published remarks also call out bird activity, training traffic, reduced taxiway and taxilane width and a firework facility west of the runway. Runway 17 straight-in landings are prohibited. Runway 17 is preferred for calm winds. There are no on-field FBOs listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability. The manager can also be reached at 801-580-5688.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at UT9?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 5,886 ft MSL at this field.
Does West Desert Airpark have a tower?
No. UT9 is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.0 for traffic calls and monitor closely because training activity is reported in the area.
Is there an ILS at UT9?
No ILS approaches are published for West Desert Airpark. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the longest runway at UT9?
Runway 17/35 is the only runway. It is 5,200 ft long and asphalt.
Can I do a straight-in to runway 17 at UT9?
No. Published remarks say runway 17 straight-in landings are prohibited. Use the pattern and coordinate on CTAF.
Which runway should I expect to use at UT9 in calm winds?
Runway 17 is preferred for calm winds. Watch for the published obstruction near runway 35. Keep the reduced taxiway width in mind.
Are there any FBOs on the field at UT9?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Are there any operational cautions at West Desert Airpark?
Yes. Published remarks call out limited touch-and-go operations, landing fees for all aircraft, bird activity, reduced taxiway and taxilane width and a firework facility west of the runway. Avoid low overflight of nearby residential areas.

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