Heber Valley Airport (KHCR), Utah
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Heber Valley Airport, KHCR, is a non-towered public field in Heber, Utah, sitting at 5,637 feet elevation about 27 nautical miles from the Salt Lake metro area. It handles a business aviation-heavy traffic mix, recording 6,287 business aviation operations against 6,709 total operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, and its single asphalt runway, 6,898 feet long, accommodates a range of turbine and piston traffic. Fuel service includes 100LL, Avgas A, and Jet A, with attendance hours that shift seasonally between winter and summer schedules.
Runways
Heber Valley Airport has one paved runway, 04/22, 6,898 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Heber Valley Airport has Jet A, 100LL and J available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Heber Valley Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Salt Lake City International (KSLC), 31 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Heber Valley Airport recorded 6,287 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July and August. Business aviation traffic at KHCR concentrates in the summer months, peaking in July and August, while April and November see the lowest monthly volumes.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 773 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Heber Valley Airport averages 18.0 days above 90°F in July, 29.9 freeze days in January and 6.2 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.5°F, and January the coldest, at 36.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Heber Valley Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Glider activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PAPI for runway 22 and MIRL for runway 4/22 are pilot-activated on CTAF.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 3.5 nautical miles from the threshold and beyond 6 degrees left or right of the runway centerline.
Runway 22 is preferred during calm wind conditions.
Radio transmissions on the surface may not be received at the opposite end of the runway due to communication interference from terrain in the vicinity of the airport. Departing aircraft must transmit at the start of taxi and departure runway, on the parallel taxiway heading to the departure runway, and when lining up for departure.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Aircraft departing south-southwestbound should be aware of high traffic volume descending to 16,000 feet over the SPANE intersection.
Balloon activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Snow removal is conducted from November through April.
For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake Center.
This is a cold temperature airport; altitude correction is required at or below -16C.
Expect FBO fees, such as facility charges and tie-down fees, which are separate from and in addition to airport landing fees.
Small aircraft parking is located southwest of the fuel farm.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Heber Valley Airport has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is Provo Municipal (KPVU), 20.74 NM southwest.
Part of the Salt Lake City area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KHCR
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jet A fuel available at KHCR?
Yes, Heber Valley Airport stocks Jet A fuel along with 100LL and Avgas grade A. KHCR is not staffed around the clock, with attendance running 0800-1700 from November through April and extending to 0800-1830 from May through October. Operators should plan fuel stops around these hours since the field is unattended outside them. Expect separate FBO charges such as facility fees and tie-down fees in addition to any airport landing fees.
What runway does Heber Valley Airport have and are there any approach limitations?
Heber Valley Airport, KHCR, has a single paved runway, 04/22, measuring 6,898 feet by 75 feet with an asphalt surface. Runway 22 carries a PAPI, but that visual glideslope indicator is unusable beyond 3.5 nautical miles from the threshold and beyond 6 degrees left or right of centerline. Runway 4/22 lighting, including the PAPI and MIRL, is pilot-activated on CTAF. Calm wind operations favor runway 22.
Where is customs clearance available for aircraft arriving at KHCR?
Heber Valley Airport itself has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is at Salt Lake City International, about 31.06 nautical miles from KHCR. Crews arriving from abroad need to route their customs clearance through that airport rather than expecting service at Heber Valley. Distance and routing to Salt Lake City International should be factored into flight planning for any international arrival.
Why does KHCR see more traffic in some months than others?
Traffic at Heber Valley Airport concentrates heavily in the summer months. Business aviation operations peak in July and August, at 747 and 773 operations respectively according to FAA TFMSC data, compared to lows of around 304 to 312 operations in April and November. This pattern reflects the seasonal draw of the surrounding area during warmer months. Dispatchers should anticipate higher ramp and parking demand at KHCR during the July-August window and comparatively quieter conditions in spring and late fall.
What cold-weather procedures apply at Heber Valley Airport?
Heber Valley Airport is designated a cold temperature airport, requiring altitude correction at or below -16C. Given the field elevation of 5,637 feet and a winter climate where January and December each average close to 30 days below freezing, this correction is a routine consideration for much of the operating season. Snow removal is conducted from November through April. Crews should also expect snow-covered conditions on several days per month during this period, based on recorded days with at least one inch of snow.