Provo Municipal Airport (KPVU)
Medium airport · Provo, Utah, United States
Airport data
| Name | Provo Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPVU |
| IATA | PVU |
| Elevation | 4,497 ft (1371 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°13'8" W 111°43'21" 40.21889, -111.72244 |
| Location | Provo, Utah, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 8,603 ft (2622 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 6,628 ft (2020 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Provo Municipal Airport at a glance
Provo Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Provo, Utah, United States, known to airline systems as PVU. The field elevation of 4,497 ft (1371 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPVU are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 8,603 ft (2622 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KPVU 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 Provo Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Valley Regional Airport | KSVR | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Salt Lake City International Airport | KSLC | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Hill Air Force Base | KHIF | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Ogden Hinckley Airport | KOGD | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Evanston-Uinta County Airport-Burns Field | KEVW | 131 km (71 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Provo Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,497 ft field elevation of Provo Municipal 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 Provo Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Provo Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Provo Municipal Airport is KPVU, and its IATA code is PVU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Provo Municipal Airport above sea level?
Provo Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 4,497 feet (1371 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Provo Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.2189, -111.7224 — in Provo, Utah, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is South Valley Regional Airport, about 50 km away.
Does KPVU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPVU 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 Provo Municipal Airport?
Provo Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 8,603 ft (2622 m) with a ASP surface.