Dutch John Airport (33U), Utah
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Dutch John Airport (33U) is a public-use, unattended field in Dutch John, Utah, at 6,561 feet elevation, serving light business aviation traffic in the Uinta Mountains area near Flaming Gorge. The airport has one paved runway and one unpaved runway, with no on-field customs service; the nearest customs facility is KSLC, about 118 nautical miles away. Traffic remains light, with a handful of business aviation operations recorded per month during the operating season, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Runways
Dutch John Airport has two paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 11/29, is 6,000 ft long and 60 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Dutch John Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Salt Lake City International (KSLC), 118 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Dutch John Airport recorded 45 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September. Business aviation traffic at Dutch John (33U) concentrates in the spring through fall months, with September and May showing the highest recorded activity in 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 16 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Dutch John Airport averages 12.8 days above 90°F in July, 30.3 freeze days in January and 3.2 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86.8°F, and December the coldest, at 36.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Dutch John Airport has published operating constraints in five categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Not maintained. Rough, uneven surface. Possible animal holes; trees on approach ends.
Aircraft in excess of 12,500 pounds maximum gross weight are prohibited from using the airport.
Use caution; expect crosswind conditions on Runway 11/29.
Two crossing dirt/turf runways appear to be open but are closed and not maintained.
Deer and elk on and in the vicinity of the airport.
For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Dutch John Airport has four airfields within 49 NM. The closest is Manila, 13.69 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KDutch John Airport, and are they both usable?
Dutch John Airport (33U) has two runways: 11/29, a 6,000-foot paved asphalt strip, and 07/25, a 4,450-foot dirt runway. Pilots are directed to use caution and to expect crosswind conditions on Runway 11/29. The dirt runway is not maintained and has a rough, uneven surface, with possible animal holes and trees near the approach ends.
Is there a weight limit for aircraft operating at 33U Dutch John?
Aircraft exceeding 12,500 pounds maximum gross weight are prohibited from using Dutch John Airport (33U). This restriction applies to all operations at the field regardless of runway used. Operators planning flights into 33U should confirm their aircraft's gross weight falls within this limit before filing.
Are there wildlife hazards to be aware of at Dutch John Airport?
Deer and elk are present on and in the vicinity of Dutch John Airport (33U). Pilots should remain alert for animal activity on the runway environment during approach, landing, and taxi operations. This hazard is noted alongside the field's unattended status, since no personnel are present to report or clear wildlife from the movement area.
Is customs service available on-site at 33U?
Dutch John Airport (33U) does not have customs service on-site. The nearest customs airport is KSLC, located approximately 118 nautical miles away. Any international arrivals requiring customs clearance must route through that facility rather than clearing directly at Dutch John.