Airport information
- FAA LID
- UT53
- Coordinates
- 38.4938, -109.4466
- Elevation
- 4,875 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 13E
- Sectional chart
- DENVER
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- DENVER (ZDV)
- Flight service (FSS)
- CEDAR CITY
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1985/08
- Distance from city
- 7 S
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:22 AM | 11:22Z |
| Sunrise | 05:54 AM | 11:54Z |
| Sunset | 08:45 PM | 02:45Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:17 PM | 03:17Z |
Plan a flight from UT53
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12 · 120°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 5,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 5,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
3,690 ft × 60 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 120° mag · 133° true
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 300° mag · 313° true
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 3,690 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAB · Moab | VOR-DME | 109.80 | r123° / 21.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for UT53. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- HELICOPTER OPNS ON SOUTH END.
- FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
- EMAIL - GINA@BZREZ.COM
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open UT53 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About UT53
Sky Ranch Airport (UT53) is an airport in Moab, UT, at 4,875 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,690 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for UT53, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does UT53 have a control tower?
No. Sky Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at UT53?
Sky Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,690 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is UT53?
Sky Ranch Airport is in Moab, UT, at an elevation of 4,875 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.4938, -109.4466.
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