Thunder Ridge Airpark (UT83), Utah
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Thunder Ridge Airpark is a privately owned, unattended airfield near Fruitland, Utah, sitting at 7,050 feet elevation. It offers a single paved runway and serves limited general aviation traffic in the surrounding high country.
Runways
Thunder Ridge Airpark has one paved runway, 13/31, 4,000 ft long and 48 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Thunder Ridge Airpark does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Salt Lake City International (KSLC), 60 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Climate
Weather station is 12.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Thunder Ridge Airpark has published operating constraints in two categories: environmental and other notes.
Wildlife is present on the runway. Runway 31 is not recommended for departures, and runway 13 is not recommended for landings due to rising terrain.
The owner desires charting.
For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Thunder Ridge Airpark has five airfields within 39 NM. The closest is Duchesne Municipal, 22.16 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at UT83
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The same order, priced two ways.
$600.00 catering order at UT83.
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What the kitchen invoices us is what your quote reads.
One line, fixed.
The $75 minimum applies below $862.50.
At cost.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Thunder Ridge Airpark (UT83) a public-use airport?
Thunder Ridge Airpark is a privately owned airport near Fruitland, Utah, not open for public use. It is unattended, so operators should plan flights without expecting on-field personnel or services.
What is the runway configuration at UT83?
Thunder Ridge Airpark has a single asphalt runway, 13/31, measuring 4,000 by 48 feet. Pilots should note that runway 31 is not recommended for departures and runway 13 is not recommended for landings due to rising terrain.
Where is customs clearance available for flights into Thunder Ridge Airpark?
Thunder Ridge Airpark has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is at Salt Lake City International (KSLC), located approximately 60 nautical miles away.