West Desert Aviators

05/08/2026

Important Update for Pilots Flying into Fairfield / West Desert Airpark (UT9)

The updated Chart Supplement now includes a new noise abatement note for West Desert Airpark:

“Noise: Avoid low overflight of residential areas.”

As many know, the airpark continues to face challenges with the town, and how we operate matters. We’re asking all pilots to help us protect the future of the airport by being intentional with noise-sensitive operations.

Please help by:

• No straight-in approaches to Runway 17 unless required for safety
• Fly an early crosswind departure on Runway 35 when safe and practical
• Keep a tighter base-to-final for Runway 17 when able.
• Limit touch-and-go operations.
• Avoid low overflight of residential areas.
• Follow standard traffic patterns unless safety dictates otherwise.
• Runway 17 remains preferred during calm winds per the Chart Supplement.

West Desert Airpark was built to support aviation, flight training, and economic opportunity in rural Utah. We want to continue being a positive part of this community while preserving access for current and future pilots.

Thank you to everyone for helping us operate responsibly and keeping aviation alive in Fairfield.

05/02/2026

For those flying out to Ibex tomorrow.

Check out the briefing here

Check out Utah backcountry airstrip Ibex / Tule Valley Hardpan. See airstrip details, user reports, and nearby recreational activities.

03/01/2026

Leaders in the small community of Fairfield have denied a business license renewal to the West Desert Airpark, and they’ve put other permits on hold that combine to threaten the future of the remote runway.

Read more at the link in comments below.

11/06/2025

West Desert Aviators! A mistake was made & landing fees were charged during the October 18th Fall Fest Fly-In!

Airpark is very sorry for the mistake and inconvenience. If you received an invoice, delete it, rip it up, or safely burn it! They've already been deleted on the billing end!

Thank you for your continued support, enjoyment and help keeping the runway at West Desert Airpark open. Tell your local leadership, and ours, how much airstrips mean to you!

Remember becoming a part of the team that is fighting hard to keep our runway open with the addition of the future Tower Grill Cafe is only $10/month and includes landing fees!

We love sharing this amazing part of aviation! Hope to see you in the clubhouse soon!

Photo courtesy of Desert Marine Photography

10/11/2025

The time is growing near! Sign ups for the pumpkin bombing and spot landing are up! Although not required, if you plan to fly in just to enjoy the festivities and not the contests, we would love to have you sign up on our fly in list so we can have a better account for fly in numbers. Sign up links are below.

Additionally, we are in need of volunteers! Please sign up on our website or follow the links below.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing everyone!

Pumpkin Bombing Sign up: https://forms.gle/SyFPVXwebMa7cTRM8

Spot Landing Sign up: https://forms.gle/BRq5EwcR2RqJiYtx6

Fly In Sign up: https://forms.gle/smt4NiGyfTBmYDUk9

Volunteer Sign up: https://forms.gle/5TGvgrTECPFEmwnL6

08/19/2025