Wendover Airport (KENV)
Medium airport · Wendover, Utah, United States
Airport data
| Name | Wendover Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KENV |
| IATA | ENV |
| Elevation | 4,237 ft (1291 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°43'7" W 114°1'52" 40.71870, -114.03100 |
| Location | Wendover, Utah, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 10,002 ft (3049 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 8,002 ft (2439 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Wendover Airport at a glance
Wendover Airport is a medium airport in Wendover, Utah, United States, known to airline systems as ENV. The field elevation of 4,237 ft (1291 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KENV are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 10,002 ft (3049 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KENV shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Wendover Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elko Regional Airport | KEKO | 149 km (80 NM) |
| South Valley Regional Airport | KSVR | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Ely Airport Yelland Field | KELY | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Salt Lake City International Airport | KSLC | 173 km (93 NM) |
| Ogden Hinckley Airport | KOGD | 178 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wendover Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,237 ft field elevation of Wendover Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Wendover Airport
What is the ICAO code of Wendover Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Wendover Airport is KENV, and its IATA code is ENV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wendover Airport above sea level?
Wendover Airport sits at an elevation of 4,237 feet (1291 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wendover Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.7187, -114.0310 — in Wendover, Utah, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Elko Regional Airport, about 149 km away.
Does KENV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KENV appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Wendover Airport?
Wendover Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 10,002 ft (3049 m) with a ASP surface.