Happy Canyon Private

UT97 · Happy Canyon, UT · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
4,934 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,065 ft 09/27
Runways
2

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at UT97. Nearby reporting stations: KHVE (25 NM), KCNY (44 NM), KBDG (52 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:51 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:39 AM12:39Z
Sunrise07:05 AM13:05Z
Sunset07:25 PM01:25Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:51 PM01:51Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:51 PM → 06:39 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:25 PM → 06:05 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 090°downwind 000°base 270°final 180°45° entry18273609

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
180° true
Dimensions
1,290 × 50 ft
TPA
5,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Dirt

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

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

HVE 115.90
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
HVE · Hanksville VORTAC 115.90 · 106X High r114° / 24.7 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for UT97 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
UT97
Coordinates
38.1572, -110.2922
Elevation
4,934 ft MSL
Sectional chart
DENVER
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
Flight service (FSS)
CEDAR CITY · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2004/10
Distance from city
0 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
STATE OF UTAH SCHOOL
675 EAST 500 SOUTH, SUITE 500, SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Manager
ROY EVANS II - UBCP
1887 S REDWOOD ROAD, UNIT 16, WOODS CROSS, UT
385-220-5313
Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

  • LND RY 09 WHEN COND ALLOW.
  • TKOF RY 27 WHEN COND ALLOW.
  • FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.

Runways

  • RY 09 5% GRADE UPHILL FIRST 600 FT.

Contact

  • STATE OF UTAH SCHOOL AND INSTITUTIONAL TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: UT03 Hite (private) (17 NM) · UT75 Mineral Canyon Strip (private) (27 NM) · 09UT Rustler Canyon Airstrip (private) (27 NM) · UT74 Fry Canyon Field (private) (31 NM) · UT68 Caveman Ranch (private) (35 NM)

About UT97

Happy Canyon (UT97) is an airport in Happy Canyon, UT, at 4,934 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,065 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for UT97, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does UT97 have a control tower?

No. Happy Canyon is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at UT97?

Happy Canyon has 2 runways; the longest is 2,065 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is UT97?

Happy Canyon is in Happy Canyon, UT, at an elevation of 4,934 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.1572, -110.2922.

More about UT97

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 UT97 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.

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