American Fork Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate
UT56 · American Fork, UT · 4,603 ft elevation · var 14E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- UT56
- Coordinates
- 40.3797, -111.7686
- Elevation
- 4,603 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 14E
- Sectional chart
- SALT LAKE CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- CEDAR CITY · 122.2, 122.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1986/04
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:24 AM | 11:24Z |
| Sunrise | 05:58 AM | 11:58Z |
| Sunset | 09:01 PM | 03:01Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:34 PM | 03:34Z |
Plan a flight from UT56
Runway H1/H1
85 ft × 65 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 4,603 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 4,603 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/H1 | 85 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FFU · Fairfield | VORTAC | 116.60 | r035° / 10.1 NM |
| PVU · Provo | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r333° / 10.1 NM |
| TCH · Wasatch | VORTAC | 116.80 | r145° / 29.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for UT56. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE CITY APCH AT 801-325-9670.
Obstructions
- 75' PLINE 300' S; 60' BLDG-L 200' EAST.
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 UT56 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 UT56
American Fork Hospital Heliport (UT56) is a heliport in American Fork, UT, at 4,603 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 85 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for UT56, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does UT56 have a control tower?
No. American Fork Hospital Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at UT56?
American Fork Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 85 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is UT56?
American Fork Hospital Heliport is in American Fork, UT, at an elevation of 4,603 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.3797, -111.7686.
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