Airport information
- FAA LID
- UT9
- Coordinates
- 40.2433, -112.0920
- Elevation
- 4,890 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 11E
- Sectional chart
- SALT LAKE CITY
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- CEDAR CITY
- NOTAM facility
- CDC
- Attendance
- ALL 0900-1700
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Activated
- 2003/10
- Distance from city
- 1 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 | 05:26 AM | 11:26Z |
| Sunrise | 05:59 AM | 11:59Z |
| Sunset | 09:01 PM | 03:01Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:34 PM | 03:34Z |
Plan a flight from UT9
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- TRNG ACT INVOF ARPT; MON CTAF.; FOR WX 4 CLICKS - CTAF. on 123.0 — Chart Supplement ↗
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 5,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 123.0
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 5,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
5,200 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 5,200 / 5,200 / 5,200 / 5,000 ft
- Displaced threshold
- 200 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Hill, 14 ft, 201 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 5,200 / 5,200 / 5,000 / 5,000 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 5,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FFU · Fairfield | VORTAC | 116.60 | r239° / 7.2 NM |
| PVU · Provo | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r261° / 17.1 NM |
| TCH · Wasatch | VORTAC | 116.80 | r172° / 36.8 NM |
| MIJ · Michael | TACAN | 113.20 | r070° / 38.2 NM |
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- MOGAS
- Bottled oxygen
- LOW
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Instruction, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- TRNG ACT INVOF ARPT; MON CTAF.
- FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE CITY APCH AT 801-325-9670.
- FOR WX 4 CLICKS - CTAF.
- AVOID OVR FLT OF FIREWORK FAC WEST OF RWY.
- RWY 17 PREFERRED CALM WINDS
- BIRD ACT INVOF ARPT.
- RWY 17 STRAIGHT-IN LDGS PROHIBITED.
- AVOID LOW OVERFLIGHT OF RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
- LNDG FEES IN EFFECT FOR ALL ACFT.
- LIMIT TGLS.
- USE CTN RDCD TWY & TXL WID.
- 801-580-5688 CELL.
- 14 FT HILL, 50 FT DSTC, 0 FT B.
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 UT9 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 UT9
West Desert Airpark (UT9) is an airport in Fairfield, UT, at 4,890 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for UT9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does UT9 have a control tower?
No. West Desert Airpark is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at UT9?
West Desert Airpark has 1 runway; the longest is 5,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is UT9?
West Desert Airpark is in Fairfield, UT, at an elevation of 4,890 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.2433, -112.0920.
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