KPUC

VFR

CARBON COUNTY RGNL/BUCK DAVIS FLD

PRICE · UTAH

Elev
5,957.6'
Longest RWY
8,316'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPUC
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
6,957.6'
MSL · field 5,957.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +4 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF KPUC

Current METAR

Observed 23:53Z

KPUC 272353Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM -RA BKN043 OVC055 08/04 A2988 RMK AO2 RAB43 SLP117 P0000 60011 T00830039 10094 20050 55000
Wind
300° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 4°C
Altimeter
29.88 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
6,597 ft
Ceiling
4,300 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
3 NM E
VFR sectional
DENVER
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
PUC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DOUG BULLOCK
Address
3095 AIRPORT ROAD, 3095 EAST AIRPORT ROAD, PRICE UT 84501

Flight service · Hours

FSS CDC
CEDAR CITY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • APRIL-OCT · 0800-1800
  • NOV-MAR · MON-SAT · 0900-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
300° · 5 kt
RWY 26
259°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 259° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 6,958 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/197° / 187°8,316 ftASPHStandard L
15/33147° / 327°4,513 ftASPHStandard L
08/26Favored79° / 259°3,151 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
01PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSF
19PAPI 2-box left(4°)
33road, slope 20
08PAPI 2-box left(3°)
26PAPI 2-box left(3°)road, slope 18

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

ILS · 1

RWY 01
LD · CAT I
PUC
109.35
ILS OR LOC RWY 01
KPUC · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AFRT,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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

  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the Flight Service Station frequency, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • Runway 15 has a 20 foot drop off 200 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • Runway 08 has a 60 foot drop off 520 feet from the runway end.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSF lighting is activated on runway 01. Runway end identifier lights are on runways 19, 08, and 26. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 01, 19, 08, and 26. High intensity runway lights are on runway 01/19. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 15/33. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLTwenty-four hour self-service fuel is available with a credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 19The precision approach path indicator on runway 19 is unusable beyond 3 nautical miles due to terrain and beyond 9 degrees right of centerline.Show FAA
  • 19There is a high voltage transmission line on the extended centerline of runway 19.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Aircraft over 25,000 pounds gross weight are subject to a $200 ramp fee. The landing fee is waived with a minimum fuel purchase.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KPUC

Answer card
ICAO
KPUC
Name
CARBON COUNTY RGNL/BUCK DAVIS FLD
Location
PRICE, UTAH
Elevation
5,957.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,957.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
3
Longest runway
01/19 · 8,316 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

Carbon County Rgnl/Buck Davis Fld sits in Price, Utah. Field elevation is 5,957.6 ft MSL. The airport has three asphalt runways. The longest is runway 01/19 at 8,316 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Pattern altitude is not published, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

KPUC has one ILS approach to runway 01. That is the main precision option here. Aggie Aviation Services is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Twenty-four hour self-serve 100LL is available with a credit card. The published remarks also note a high voltage transmission line on the extended centerline for runway 19. Runway 15 has a 20 ft drop-off 200 ft from the threshold. Runway 08 has a 60 ft drop-off 520 ft from the runway end.

This is a high-elevation airport, so performance planning matters. Density altitude can climb fast in warm weather. The field also has runway lighting details that matter after dark. Runway 01 uses MALSF lighting. Runway 01/19 has high intensity lights. Runway 15/33 has medium intensity lights. Check the current Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying in. If you need clearance delivery and cannot reach Flight Service, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KPUC?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Plan on 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Field elevation is 5,957.6 ft MSL, so that works out to about 6,958 ft MSL.
Does KPUC have an ILS approach?
Yes. The airport has one ILS approach to runway 01. If you are planning an IFR arrival, check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach notes and minima.
Which runway is the longest at Carbon County Rgnl/Buck Davis Fld?
Runway 01/19 is the longest runway at 8,316 ft asphalt. That is the runway to look at first for heavier aircraft or higher density altitude days.
Is KPUC towered?
No. KPUC has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic and coordinate on the common traffic advisory frequency.
Which FBO is on the field at KPUC?
Aggie Aviation Services is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (435) 613-5282 for current service details.
Is 24-hour self-serve fuel available at KPUC?
Yes. The published remarks say 24-hour self-service 100LL is available with a credit card. Verify current availability with the FBO before you go.
Are there runway hazards or terrain issues at KPUC?
Yes. There is a high voltage transmission line on the extended centerline of runway 19. Runway 15 has a 20 ft drop-off 200 ft from the threshold. Runway 08 has a 60 ft drop-off 520 ft from the runway end.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into KPUC?
This is a 5,957.6 ft MSL field with no tower. Performance planning and traffic calls matter. Watch density altitude. Use CTAF 122.8. Review the current Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before arrival.

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