I heard that the airport is only used by people who live in Park City. What value does the airport provide the Heber community?

The Heber Valley Airport serves many vital needs of the Heber community, including

  • Emergency medical flights
  • Aerial firefighting flights
  • Law enforcement flights
  • Flight training
  • Time-sensitive cargo services
  • Business travel
  • Personal travel
  • Agricultural functions
  • Livable wage aeronautical jobs
  • Public events and museums

Understanding the scope of services available at Heber Valley Airport helps to explain its critical role in travel, transportation, and infrastructure. The Heber Valley Airport also offers facilities for pilots, refueling and refreshing. Other services include offering conference rooms, flight crew quarters, and aircraft mechanical services.

In terms of aircraft and hangar owners, the demographics are as follows:

  • 45% - Park City Area
  • 45% - Heber Valley
  • 8% - Other Utah residence
  • 2% - Other places outside Utah


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1. What is an Airport Master Plan and why do we need one?
2. What is the process for the Airport Master Plan update?
3. What are Grant Assurances, and why do we have to abide by them?
4. If the City makes design criteria improvements at the airport, what prevents even larger aircraft, like passenger jets (commercial air service) form using the airport?
5. I heard that the airport is only used by people who live in Park City. What value does the airport provide the Heber community?
6. Can the City limit the number and type of aircraft using Heber Valley Airport?
7. Can we prevent larger planes from utilizing the Heber Valley Airport?
8. Can we just close the Heber Valley Airport?
9. Can we self-fund the Heber Valley Airport?
10. Can other counties help pay for the Heber Valley Airport?
11. I want to be involved. How can I provide feedback on the plan? How can I participate?