Sky Ranch Airport Private

UT53 · Moab, UT · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
4,899 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,690 ft 12/30
Runway
1
Mag var
13E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:54 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:53 AM11:53Z
Sunrise06:22 AM12:22Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
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Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 030°downwind 300°base 210°final 120°45° entry1230

RWY 12LEFT traffic

Heading
120° mag · 133° true
Dimensions
3,690 × 60 ft
TPA
5,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt

Enter the left downwind (heading 300°) on the 45° at 5,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 12
Threshold elev
4,816 ft
Markings
none
TDZ elevation
4,886 ft

Condition: Good.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

OAB 109.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
OAB · Moab VOR/DME 109.80 · 35X Terminal r128° / 21.2 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for UT53 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
UT53
Coordinates
38.4938, -109.4466
Elevation
4,899 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
13E
Sectional chart
DENVER
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
DENVER (ZDV)
Flight service (FSS)
CEDAR CITY · 122.2, 122.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1985/08
Distance from city
7 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
MOAB DEVELOPMENT TRUST
PO BOX 99, MOAB, UT
303-419-1192
Manager
JOHN RAMSEY
PO BOX 1245, MOAB, UT
435-200-3363
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • HELICOPTER OPNS ON SOUTH END.
  • FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.

Contact

  • EMAIL - GINA@BZREZ.COM

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About UT53

Sky Ranch Airport (UT53) is an airport in Moab, UT, at 4,899 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 in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at UT53?

Sky Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,690 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is UT53?

Sky Ranch Airport is in Moab, UT, at an elevation of 4,899 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.4938, -109.4466.

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