Panguitch Municipal (U55), Utah
Landing essentials
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Overview
Panguitch Municipal, listed under local identifier U55 with IATA code PNU, is a public airport serving Panguitch, Utah, at an elevation of 6,762 feet in the region near Bryce Canyon. The field is unattended and uncontrolled, offering a single paved runway for general aviation and light business aviation traffic. According to FAA TFMSC data for 2025, the airport recorded 38 total operations, 32 of them business aviation, placing it among lower-traffic fields in the network. Customs clearance is not available on site; the nearest customs airport is KLAS, roughly 170 nautical miles away.
Runways
Panguitch Municipal has one paved runway, 18/36, 5,700 ft long and 75 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
Panguitch Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Harry Reid International (KLAS), 170 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Panguitch Municipal recorded 32 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at Panguitch Muni concentrates in the summer months, with July recording the highest activity and no operations reported in October or December.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 7 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Panguitch Municipal averages 11.5 days above 90°F in July, 30.8 freeze days in January and 2.5 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86.1°F, and December the coldest, at 39.0°F.
Weather station is 2.9 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Panguitch Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
REIL, PAPI, and MIRL lighting for runway 18/36 are pilot-activated on CTAF.
This is a cold temperature airport; altitude correction is required at or below -27C.
For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC.
No courtesy car is available.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Panguitch Municipal has five airfields within 35 NM. The closest is Bryce Canyon (KBCE), 14.35 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Panguitch Municipal (U55/PNU) and where is it located?
Panguitch Municipal, identified as U55 with IATA code PNU, is a public-use airport in Panguitch, Utah, at an elevation of 6,762 feet. It is unattended and uncontrolled, with a single paved runway available for arriving traffic. It sits roughly 168 nautical miles from the nearest metro area, serving general aviation traffic in the region near Bryce Canyon.
What runway is available at U55 Panguitch Municipal?
U55 Panguitch Municipal has one paved runway, designated 18/36, measuring 5,700 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the only runway serving the field, and it accommodates the paved surface length reported for the airport overall. Runway lighting includes REIL, PAPI, and MIRL, all pilot-activated on CTAF since the field is unattended.
Are customs services available on-site at PNU Panguitch Municipal?
No, PNU Panguitch Municipal does not have customs services on site. The nearest customs facility is at KLAS, located approximately 169.59 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance need to route through KLAS or another designated port of entry rather than clearing directly at Panguitch.
Does Panguitch Municipal see consistent business aviation traffic throughout the year?
No, business aviation traffic at Panguitch Municipal is uneven across the year, based on FAA TFMSC data for 2025. Monthly operations ranged from a high of 7 in July to zero recorded operations in October and December. Total annual operations for the airport were 38, of which 32 were business aviation, reflecting light and seasonally concentrated use.